Kimchi Fried Rice
53 min · 53 min active · makes ~1 kg · Medium · Korean
Kimchi Fried Rice
A deeply savoury, punchy fried rice built on the tang and heat of kimchi and gochujang, with crispy streaky bacon worked through every bite. Day-old jasmine rice picks up a lightly crisped base in the wok. A fried egg with a runny yolk sits on top, with spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips finishing the bowl. Satisfying and unfussy, it works well as a supper for two.
TOTAL TIME
53 min
ACTIVE TIME
53 min
QUANTITY
~1 kg
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
Korean
Who’s eating
A
Ingredients0/13
Tools0/7
Ingredients0/13 gathered · 2 servings
100g
1piece
3clove
150g
1piece
3piece
2tbsp
1tbsp
day-old400g
1tbsp
1tbsp
2piece
1tsp
| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100g | — | — | ||
| 2 | 1piece | — | — | ||
| 3 | 3clove | — | — | ||
| 4 | 150g | — | — | ||
| 5 | 1piece | — | — | ||
| 6 | 3piece | — | — | ||
| 7 | 2tbsp | — | — | ||
| 8 | 1tbsp | — | — | ||
| 9 | 400g | day-old | — | ||
| 10 | 1tbsp | — | — | ||
| 11 | 1tbsp | — | — | ||
| 12 | 2piece | — | — | ||
| 13 | 1tsp | — | — |
Tools8 items
Serveware1 item
Hygiene
Wash your hands after the raw streaky bacon, bacon and eggs; disinfect the cutting board and knife after the raw streaky bacon.
Procedure31 steps
2 of 31
Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw streaky bacon
⏱ 30s
3 of 31
Wash and disinfect the cutting board — it's held raw streaky bacon
⏱ 1 min
4 of 31
Wash and disinfect the knife — it's cut raw streaky bacon
⏱ 30s
7 of 31
Chop the kimchi
reserve 2 tbsp of kimchi juice separately
Kimchi · 150 g
⏱ 1 min
ResultChopped kimchiused in step 1710 of 31
Slice the 3 spring onions
Spring onions · 3 piece
⏱ 1 min
ResultSliced spring onionsused in step 2911 of 31
Heat the vegetable oil
Vegetable oil · 1 tbsp
medium-high heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot oil12 of 31
Stir-fry the bacon lardons and hot oil
Look for
until crispy and golden
medium-high heat
⏱ 5 min
ResultCrispy bacon13 of 31
Transfer the crispy bacon from the fried rice wok into the small bowl
set aside, leaving rendered fat in wok
⏱ 30s
ResultCrispy baconused in step 2314 of 31
Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw bacon
⏱ 30s
15 of 31
Stir-fry the diced onion and hot oil
Look for
until softened and lightly golden
medium-high heat
⏱ 4 min
ResultStir-fried onion16 of 31
Stir-fry the minced garlic and onion
Look for
until fragrant
medium-high heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultGarlic clove and onion mixture17 of 31
Stir-fry the chopped kimchi and garlic clove and onion mixture
Look for
until edges begin to caramelise
medium-high heat
⏱ 3 min
ResultCaramelised kimchi mixture18 of 31
Add the gochujang to the fried rice wok
Gochujang · 1 tbsp
⏱ 1 min
ResultStir-fried kimchi and gochujang19 of 31
Stir-fry the cooked jasmine rice into the kimchi and gochujang
Look for
until heated through and starting to crisp — break up clumps
Cooked jasmine rice · 400 g
medium-high heat
⏱ 4 min
ResultCrisped fried rice20 of 31
Add the soy sauce to the fried rice wok
Soy sauce · 1 tbsp
⏱ 30s
ResultStir-fried cooked jasmine rice and soy sauce21 of 31
Add the reserved kimchi juice from the small bowl to the fried rice wok
⏱ 30s
ResultFlavoured fried rice22 of 31
Add the sesame oil to the fried rice wok
toss together
Sesame oil · 1 tbsp
⏱ 1 min
ResultSesame-flavoured fried rice23 of 31
Add the crispy bacon from the small bowl to the fried rice wok
return reserved crispy bacon and toss to combine
⏱ 30s
ResultStir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture24 of 31
Transfer the stir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture from the fried rice wok into the serving bowl
⏱ 1 min
ResultStir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture25 of 31
Heat the vegetable oil
wipe out wok first
Vegetable oil · 1 tbsp
medium heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot oil26 of 31
Crack an egg the 2 eggs
Look for
until whites are fully set but yolks remain runny — fry
Egg · 2 piece
medium heat
⏱ 3 min
ResultEgg mixtureused in step 2827 of 31
Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw eggs
⏱ 30s
28 of 31
Place the egg mixture from the egg wok in the serving bowl
⏱ 30s
ResultRice with fried egg29 of 31
Scatter the sliced spring onions over the rice with fried egg
over each bowl
⏱ 30s
ResultRice with egg and spring onions30 of 31
Scatter the toasted sesame seeds over the rice with egg and spring onions
over each bowl
Toasted sesame seeds · 1 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultRice with egg, spring onions and sesame seeds31 of 31
Scatter the nori strips over the rice with egg, spring onions and sesame seeds
over each bowl and serve immediately
⏱ 30s
ResultKimchi Fried RiceTotal Time53 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 g | Chop the streaky bacon⏱ 1 minResultBacon lardonsused in step 12 | |
| 2 | — | — | Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw streaky bacon⏱ 30s |
| 3 | — | Wash and disinfect the cutting board — it's held raw streaky bacon⏱ 1 min | |
| 4 | — | Wash and disinfect the knife — it's cut raw streaky bacon⏱ 30s | |
| 5 | 1 piece | Dice an onion⏱ 1 minResultDiced onionused in step 15 | |
| 6 | 3 clove | Mince the 3 garlic cloves⏱ 1 minResultMinced garlicused in step 16 | |
| 7 | 150 g | Chop the kimchi → reserve 2 tbsp of kimchi juice separately⏱ 1 minResultChopped kimchiused in step 17 | |
| 8 | Chopped kimchi2 tbspstep 7 | Reserve the chopped kimchi⏱ 20sResultReserved kimchi juiceused in step 21 | |
| 9 | 1 piece | Chop the nori sheets⏱ 1 minResultNori stripsused in step 31 | |
| 10 | 3 piece | Slice the 3 spring onions⏱ 1 minResultSliced spring onionsused in step 29 | |
| 11 | 1 tbsp | medium-high heat | Heat the vegetable oil⏱ 1 minResultHot oil |
| 12 | Bacon lardonsstep 1 | medium-high heat | Stir-fry the bacon lardons and hot oilLook foruntil crispy and golden⏱ 5 minResultCrispy bacon |
| 13 | Crispy baconstep 12 | Transfer the crispy bacon from the fried rice wok into the small bowl → set aside, leaving rendered fat in wok⏱ 30sResultCrispy baconused in step 23 | |
| 14 | — | — | Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw bacon⏱ 30s |
| 15 | Diced onionstep 5 | medium-high heat | Stir-fry the diced onion and hot oilLook foruntil softened and lightly golden⏱ 4 minResultStir-fried onion |
| 16 | Minced garlicstep 6 | medium-high heat | Stir-fry the minced garlic and onionLook foruntil fragrant⏱ 1 minResultGarlic clove and onion mixture |
| 17 | Chopped kimchistep 7 | medium-high heat | Stir-fry the chopped kimchi and garlic clove and onion mixtureLook foruntil edges begin to caramelise⏱ 3 minResultCaramelised kimchi mixture |
| 18 | 1 tbsp | Add the gochujang to the fried rice wok⏱ 1 minResultStir-fried kimchi and gochujang | |
| 19 | 400 g | medium-high heat | Stir-fry the cooked jasmine rice into the kimchi and gochujangLook foruntil heated through and starting to crisp — break up clumps⏱ 4 minResultCrisped fried rice |
| 20 | 1 tbsp | Add the soy sauce to the fried rice wok⏱ 30sResultStir-fried cooked jasmine rice and soy sauce | |
| 21 | Reserved kimchi juice2 tbspstep 8 | Add the reserved kimchi juice from the small bowl to the fried rice wok⏱ 30sResultFlavoured fried rice | |
| 22 | 1 tbsp | Add the sesame oil to the fried rice wok → toss together⏱ 1 minResultSesame-flavoured fried rice | |
| 23 | Crispy baconstep 13 | Add the crispy bacon from the small bowl to the fried rice wok → return reserved crispy bacon and toss to combine⏱ 30sResultStir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture | |
| 24 | Stir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixturehalfstep 23 | Transfer the stir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture from the fried rice wok into the serving bowl⏱ 1 minResultStir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture | |
| 25 | 1 tbsp | medium heat | Heat the vegetable oil → wipe out wok first⏱ 1 minResultHot oil |
| 26 | 2 piece | medium heat | Crack an egg the 2 eggsLook foruntil whites are fully set but yolks remain runny — fry⏱ 3 minResultEgg mixtureused in step 28 |
| 27 | — | — | Wash your hands with soap — you've been handling raw eggs⏱ 30s |
| 28 | Egg mixture1 egg per bowlstep 26 | Place the egg mixture from the egg wok in the serving bowl⏱ 30sResultRice with fried egg | |
| 29 | Sliced spring onionsevenly dividedstep 10 | Scatter the sliced spring onions over the rice with fried egg → over each bowl⏱ 30sResultRice with egg and spring onions | |
| 30 | 1 tsp | Scatter the toasted sesame seeds over the rice with egg and spring onions → over each bowl⏱ 30sResultRice with egg, spring onions and sesame seeds | |
| 31 | Nori stripsstep 9 | Scatter the nori strips over the rice with egg, spring onions and sesame seeds → over each bowl and serve immediately⏱ 30sResultKimchi Fried Rice | |
| Total Time | 53 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 810kcal | |
| 21g | |
| 48g | |
| 12g | |
| 73g | |
| 6g | |
| 5g | |
| 1,870mg |
Ingredients0/13
Tools0/7
korean · Recipe
Kimchi Fried Rice
A deeply savoury, punchy fried rice built on the tang and heat of kimchi and gochujang, with crispy streaky bacon worked through every bite. Day-old jasmine rice picks up a lightly crisped base in the wok. A fried egg with a runny yolk sits on top, with spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips finishing the bowl. Satisfying and unfussy, it works well as a supper for two.
HygieneWash your hands after the raw streaky bacon, bacon and eggs; disinfect the cutting board and knife after the raw streaky bacon.
Serves2
Total53 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Streaky bacon100 g
- Onion1 piece
- Garlic clove3 clove
- Kimchi150 g
- Nori sheets1 piece
- Spring onions3 piece
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Gochujang1 tbsp
- Cooked jasmine rice, day-old400 g
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Egg2 piece
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tsp
Tools
SpoonFried rice wok (wok)Egg wok (wok)Small bowlChef's knifeScissorsSlotted spoonChopping board
Method
1
Chop the streaky bacon
Result · Bacon lardons · used in step 12
1 minChefs knifeStreaky bacon · 100 g
2
Dice an onion
Result · Diced onion · used in step 15
1 minChefs knifeOnion · 1 piece
3
Mince the 3 garlic cloves
Result · Minced garlic · used in step 16
1 minChefs knifeGarlic clove · 3 clove
4
Chop the kimchi → reserve 2 tbsp of kimchi juice separately
Result · Chopped kimchi · used in step 17
1 minChefs knifeKimchi · 150 g
5
Reserve the chopped kimchi
Result · Reserved kimchi juice · used in step 21
20sSmall bowlChopped kimchi · step 7 · 2 tbsp
6
Chop the nori sheets
Result · Nori strips · used in step 31
1 minScissorsNori sheets · 1 piece
7
Slice the 3 spring onions
Result · Sliced spring onions · used in step 29
1 minChefs knifeSpring onions · 3 piece
8
Heat the vegetable oil
medium-high heat1 minFried rice wok (wok)Vegetable oil · 1 tbsp
9
Stir-fry the bacon lardons and hot oilLook foruntil crispy and golden
medium-high heat5 minFried rice wok (wok)Bacon lardons · step 1
10
Transfer the crispy bacon from the fried rice wok into the small bowl → set aside, leaving rendered fat in wok
Result · Crispy bacon · used in step 23
30sSlotted spoonCrispy bacon · step 12
11
Stir-fry the diced onion and hot oilLook foruntil softened and lightly golden
medium-high heat4 minFried rice wok (wok)Diced onion · step 5
12
Stir-fry the minced garlic and onionLook foruntil fragrant
medium-high heat1 minFried rice wok (wok)Minced garlic · step 6
13
Stir-fry the chopped kimchi and garlic clove and onion mixtureLook foruntil edges begin to caramelise
medium-high heat3 minFried rice wok (wok)Chopped kimchi · step 7
14
Add the gochujang to the fried rice wok
1 minFried rice wok (wok)Gochujang · 1 tbsp
15
Stir-fry the cooked jasmine rice into the kimchi and gochujangLook foruntil heated through and starting to crisp — break up clumps
medium-high heat4 minFried rice wok (wok)Cooked jasmine rice · 400 g
16
Add the soy sauce to the fried rice wok
30sFried rice wok (wok)Soy sauce · 1 tbsp
17
Add the reserved kimchi juice from the small bowl to the fried rice wok
30sFried rice wok (wok)Reserved kimchi juice · step 8 · 2 tbsp
18
Add the sesame oil to the fried rice wok → toss together
1 minFried rice wok (wok)Sesame oil · 1 tbsp
19
Add the crispy bacon from the small bowl to the fried rice wok → return reserved crispy bacon and toss to combine
30sFried rice wok (wok)Crispy bacon · step 13
20
Transfer the stir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture from the fried rice wok into the serving bowl
1 minSpoonStir-fried streaky bacon and stir-fried cooked jasmine rice mixture · step 23 · half
21
Heat the vegetable oil → wipe out wok first
medium heat1 minEgg wok (wok)Vegetable oil · 1 tbsp
22
Crack an egg the 2 eggsLook foruntil whites are fully set but yolks remain runny — fry
Result · Egg mixture · used in step 28
medium heat3 minEgg wok (wok)Egg · 2 piece
23
Place the egg mixture from the egg wok in the serving bowl
30sSpoonEgg mixture · step 26 · 1 egg per bowl
24
Scatter the sliced spring onions over the rice with fried egg → over each bowl
30sServing bowlSliced spring onions · step 10 · evenly divided
25
Scatter the toasted sesame seeds over the rice with egg and spring onions → over each bowl
30sServing bowlToasted sesame seeds · 1 tsp
26
Scatter the nori strips over the rice with egg, spring onions and sesame seeds → over each bowl and serve immediately
Result · Kimchi Fried Rice
30sServing bowlNori strips · step 9
Printed 3 September 2026