Kimchi-Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Sesame Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A comforting bowl of steamed rice topped with spicy fermented kimchi, sautéed sesame spinach, and a perfectly fried egg for a balanced Korean-inspired meal. This Korean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs short-grain white rice, water, kimchi, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
• 3 cups spinach leaves
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp green onion, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup short-grain white rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1 1/4 cups water in a pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and 3 cups spinach leaves. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Stir in 1 tsp soy sauce and remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In another small pan, heat 1 tsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Crack 1 large egg and fry for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
4. Step 4: To assemble, place cooked rice in a bowl, top with 1/2 cup chopped kimchi and the sautéed spinach. Place the fried egg on top. Garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tbsp chopped green onion before serving.