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Flavorful Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe with Runny Egg Easy Homemade Meal

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A quick and easy kimchi fried rice with a perfectly runny egg and a drizzle of nutty sesame oil, combining spicy, tangy, and crunchy textures for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups day-old white rice, preferably short-grain or medium-grain
  • 1 cup chopped, well-fermented kimchi with some juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), optional
  • 2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Break up any clumps of day-old rice with your fingers or a fork so it’s loose and easy to fry (2-3 minutes).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add minced garlic and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish). Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it softens slightly and aroma deepens.
  5. Add rice to the pan, stirring well to combine with kimchi mixture. Pour in soy sauce and gochujang (if using), stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes to get some crispy bits on the bottom.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice and toss quickly to distribute flavor.
  7. In a separate small non-stick pan, heat a tiny bit of oil over medium heat. Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 2-3 minutes). Cover briefly if needed.
  8. Serve kimchi fried rice hot, topped with the runny eggs and sprinkled with reserved green onions. Optionally add sesame seeds or extra sesame oil.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Cook eggs separately sunny-side up to keep yolks runny. Add sesame oil at the end for aroma. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent mushy rice. Drain excess kimchi juice if too wet.

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Keywords: kimchi fried rice, runny egg, sesame oil, quick dinner, easy recipe, Korean food, leftover rice, spicy fried rice

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