Kimchi Fried Rice

Here's a simple recipe for Kimchi Fried Rice:

Ingredients:

• Rice that's a day old works best; use two cups.

• 1 cup of kimchi, chopped.

• 1/2 cup kimchi juice

• 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup diced carrots (optional)

• 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 2 eggs (optional)

• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients.

   • If using day-old rice, break up any clumps with a fork.

   • Chop the kimchi into small pieces.

   • Prepare the other vegetables and ingredients.

2. Cook the vegetables.

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add the chopped onions, garlic, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

3. Add Kimchi:

   • Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet. Cook it for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add Rice:

   • Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir to combine with the vegetables and kimchi.

5. Season the rice.

   • Add the kimchi juice, gochujang, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat the rice.

6. Optional: Add peas and green onions.

   • Stir in the frozen peas and half of the chopped green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.

7. Fry the Eggs (Optional):

   • In a separate small pan, heat a bit of oil and fry the eggs sunny side up or to your preference.

8. Finish and Serve:

   • Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice and stir to combine.

   • Serve the kimchi fried rice hot. Top it with the fried eggs (if using). Garnish it with the rest of the green onions and sesame seeds.

Enjoy your delicious Kimchi Fried Rice!