It is typically seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang (a spicy Korean red pepper paste), and it is often garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Other types of fried rice, such as Chinese fried rice and Thai fried rice, are made in a similar way, but they may use different ingredients and seasonings.
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- Kimchi fried rice
- Other English name(s): Fried rice with kimchi
- Korean name: 김치볶음밥
- Romanized: Kimchi-bokkeumbap
- Also Romanized as: kimchi bokkeumbap, kimchi bok eum bap, kimchi bokkeum bap, gimchi bokkeumbap
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Korean Fried Rice | How to make Fried Rice | The Foodie
FAQ
How is Korean fried rice different?
What is the difference between Chinese and Korean rice?
What Koreans add to rice?
Why does Chinese restaurant fried rice taste better?
What is Korean fried rice?
This Korean-style fried rice has everything you need for a hearty lunch or dinner- from the savory beef, meaty mushrooms, crunchy peppers, rice, and scrambled eggs all doused in a soy-sesame gochujang sauce to give it Korean food flair. You can enjoy it on its own, or as a side paired with Thai stuffed peppers or another delicious main dish.
Is fried rice healthy?
Fried rice is often accompanied with sauces, vinegar, food colors, oil and monosodium glutamate. Thus, fried rice is rich in calorific value along with increased fat percentage. Moreover, it is considered as a fast-food which is believed to be one of the potent carcinogenic agent. So, fried rice should be avoided as a frequent meal and can be consumed only once or twice a month.
What kind of rice should I use for Korean fried rice?
Rice – Use any cooked short-grain white rice. Basmati rice or Jasmine rice also works fine. Leftover day-old rice works best to make Korean fried rice. If using freshly cooked rice, cool it well before using it in the recipe; otherwise, the fried rice will turn out mushy. To speed up the cooling process, spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet.
How do you eat Korean fried rice?
The rice can be served on its own or with banchan, which are side dishes that can include pickles or seasoned vegetables. Unlike some other Asian cultures, Korean fried rice is usually served with a long-handled spoon, although any spoon will do. For this recipe I’m making fresh rice, but my preferred way is to use up leftover rice.