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Get Your Korean Food Fix With This Easy Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UC Berkeley chapter.

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and filling Asian dish to make at home, try this kimchi fried rice recipe.

Kimchi, a popular Korean side dish, is a rising food trend in the United States and will provide the micronutrients to help power through your day. Kimchi is a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and probiotics to balance your intestinal system. The sour zing of kimchi provides a nice change from typical fried rice, and the fragrant aroma will remain in the room even after you’re done cooking.

#SpoonTip: Top off your kimchi fried rice with a fried egg, gim, and sesame seeds. You can also throw in your choice of meat or tofu as a source of protein.

Kimchi Fried Rice

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the scallion.

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    Grease a large saucepan with oil and toss in the onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions soften and turn brown.

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    Add the kimchi and cook for a few minutes until the kimchi turns crisp at the edges.

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    Add the rice, sesame oil, and scallion. Stir thoroughly and cook for about five minutes.

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    Enjoy!

Terry Lou

UC Berkeley '17

Terry Lou, class of 2017, studies nutritional sciences at UC Berkeley. She joined Spoon University in fall 2015 and probably spends too much money on food every month. She loves sour gummy worms and has an acquired taste for matcha.