The BEST Kimchi Fried Rice! The Most ADDICTIVE Rice You’ll Ever Eat! 🔥😋

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Kimchi (well‑fermented, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Pork Belly (cut into bite‑size pieces; excess fat renders in pan)
• 2 large Eggs (scrambled separately, then mixed in)
• 1 cup Cooked Rice (preferably day‑old, but fresh works if broken up well)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (adds nutty aroma)
• 0.5 tbsp Oyster Sauce (adds umami depth)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 0.5 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) (optional for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Butter (optional, adds richness)
• 2 stalks Scallion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, optional topping)
• 1 sheet Nori (Seaweed Sheet) (cut into strips for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep Kimchi and Pork Belly

   Roughly chop the kimchi and cut the pork belly into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT2M

2. Scramble Eggs

   Heat the skillet over high heat, add a splash of oil if needed, crack the two eggs in, scramble quickly, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

3. Render Pork Belly

   Add the pork belly pieces to the hot, dry skillet. Cook, flipping, until about 60‑70% done and the fat has rendered.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

4. Sauté Kimchi

   Add the chopped kimchi to the rendered pork fat. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the kimchi softens.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

5. Add Rice and Seasonings

   Add the cooked rice, sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and optional gochujang. Break up any clumps and stir‑fry, letting the sauces caramelize for about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

6. Combine Eggs

   Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, mixing gently so the egg ribbons coat the rice.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

7. Finish & Garnish

   Stir in butter (if using), sprinkle sesame seeds, cheese, sliced scallions, and nori strips. Optionally, top with a perfectly cooked sunny‑side‑up egg.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

25g

Fiber

3g