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Kimchi Fried Rice

Published on August 01, 2026
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2 Servings

This classic Korean comfort food is made with kimchi, cold rice, and a perfect balance of spicy and salty seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium scallions
  • 1 cup drained Napa cabbage kimchi
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon kimchi brine
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse gochugaru (Korean pepper flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups cold cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • 2 large eggs
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 4 medium scallions (scant 1 cup); reserve about 1 tablespoon of the dark green parts for garnish. Finely chop 1 cup drained Napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Place 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon kimchi brine, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce in a small bowl.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a wok or large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kimchi and cook until the kimchi softens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mayonnaise mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kimchi and scallions absorb all the seasonings, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups cold cooked white rice, breaking up any big clumps with your hands as you add it. Stir-fry until combined. Turn off the heat. Season with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and toss to combine. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a medium nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 large eggs and fry until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat. Using the edge of a flat spatula, cut through the 2 fried eggs to separate if needed.
  5. Divide the fried rice between 2 bowls. Top each bowl with a fried egg. Garnish with the reserved scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 01, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2 Servings
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