Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi

Kimchi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kimchi (*see note), cut into thumbnail size pieces
  • 150 g bacon (5.3 ounces), cut into thumbnail size pieces
  • 1 pack enoki mushrooms (200 g / 7 ounces ), root removed, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 3 cups steamed short grain rice (or medium grain rice), – if it is freshly cooked, leave it out for 5 to 10 mins at room temperature to cool down before cooking
  • 4 x-large eggs cooked sunny side up or per your preference
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup Kimchi juice (*see note) – this liquid is from the bottom of the kimchi container
  • 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish
  • 1/2 stalk green onion to garnish, thinly sliced (optional) roasted seasoned seaweed , shredded (optional)

Instructions

  • On medium high heat preheat a pan/wok and once heated, add the cooking oil and spread it well with a spatula.
  • Add the garlic, stir it fast for about 10 seconds. Then add the bacon and stir it well until half of it is cooked.
  • Add the Kimchi and stir until 80% of it is cooked.
  • (Optional) Add the mushrooms and mix them well for a few seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-medium low.
  • Add the rice and the kimchi juice. Mix all of them together well and thoroughly.
  • Add the sesame oil and mix them well. Remove from the heat.
  • Serve the Kimchi fried rice on a plate. Garnish with the sesame seeds, green onion and seaweed strips. (Garnish is all optional). Place the cooked egg on top. Enjoy!