This is a very basic kimchi fried rice, a humble dish made with leftover rice, kimchi, and usually a processed meat like Spam. In this recipe I used cubed ham and veggies I had in the fridge. Serve with a sunny side up egg over top if you like.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 dropss sesame oil , or to taste
- 0.25 cups diced onion
- 0.25 cups shredded carrots
- 2 scallions , white and light green parts, sliced
- 0.5 cups cubed , fully cooked ham
- 0.33 cups chopped kimchi
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang , Korean chile paste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Warm butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add in sesame oil. Add onion, carrots, and scallions and cook until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in cubed ham and kimchi; cook for 1 more minute. Season with garlic powder.
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Stir in rice and cook until mixture is heated throughout. Drizzle soy sauce over top and mix in gochujang. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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