Street-Style Kimchi Fried Rice with Gochujang Glaze
A spicy, umami-packed rice bowl with fermented kimchi and a sweet-savory glaze, evoking the flavors of bustling Asian street markets. This Korean-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs cooked white rice, kimchi, gochujang for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups cold cooked white rice and break into clumps with a spatula, cooking for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped kimchi, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tsp soy sauce, cooking for 3 minutes until flavors meld and rice is heated through.
- Step 3: Push rice to one side, scramble 2 eggs in the empty space until set, then mix everything together. Garnish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.







