Recipe

Mother’s Famous Kimchi Fried Rice (With a Twist!)

Recipe by Izi Lee

Kimchi fried rice is easily the most classic empty-the-pantry type of Korean dish out there. All you really need is some ripened kimchi and rice — the add-ins are really up to you! A staple comfort food for many, there are so many variations it can take, and each mother will typically argue that theirs is the best of the best. Here’s a look into Izi’s mother’s unique take on it.

Introduction by Janet Lee

Ingredients

  • white rice 3 servings
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • sesame seeds
  • kimchi 1 cup
  • Japanese furikake
  • eggs 2
  • red pepper paste 1 tablespoon
  • sausages, scallions, spam (cubed) optional
  • Directions

    1

    Start by preparing the scrambled eggs in the smaller bowl and turn on the heat for the frypan.

    2

    Begin scrambling the eggs at a low heat. Make sure it doesn’t burn. Put aside after finishing.

    3

    In the larger bowl, combine the white rice, kimchi, and the red pepper paste. Begin mixing all the ingredients together.

    4

    Add the sesame oil and other optional ingredients. Continue mixing.

    5

    Add the scrambled eggs into the rice combination.

    6

    Sprinkle some furikake on top and serve!