Northern Wind Kimchi Fried Rice with Crispy Egg

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A spicy, savory Korean-inspired fried rice dish featuring tangy kimchi and topped with a crispy fried egg to balance bold flavors. This Korean-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Cooked short-grain rice, Kimchi, Vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped kimchi and cook for 3 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups chilled cooked rice, breaking up clumps, and add 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame oil, cooking for another minute.
  5. Step 5: In a separate nonstick pan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Crack 4 large eggs and fry until edges are crispy and yolks are cooked to your preference.
  6. Step 6: Serve kimchi fried rice topped with a crispy fried egg each, garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.

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