Kim Chee Fried Rice Recipe
Spicy Cabbage with char siu, fish cake, peas and green onion stir fried
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Ingredients
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Fried Rice
Method
Fried Rice
- 1
Prep
If rice is freshly cooked, spread it on a sheet tray and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 20–30 minutes to dry slightly. Chop kimchi into roughly 1/4-inch pieces and reserve about 1 teaspoon of the kimchi liquid. Slice char siu into small dice and cut fish cake into thin strips. Separate white and green parts of the green onions and slice thinly.
- 2
Eggs
Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Beat the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt. Pour eggs into the pan and swirl to make a thin omelet, cook until just set (about 30–45 seconds). Transfer to a plate and slice into thin ribbons. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- 3
Aromatics & Proteins
Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the clean hot pan. Add the white parts of the green onions and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant. Add diced char siu and sliced fish cake and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the edges begin to brown and they are heated through. Push ingredients to one side of the pan.
- 4
Kimchi & Flavoring
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the center of the pan. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until it softens and the edges caramelize slightly. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, kimchi juice, sesame oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to coat the kimchi and proteins.
- 5
Rice Assembly
Add the chilled rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spatula. Increase heat to high and toss continuously to combine rice with the kimchi, char siu, and fish cake. Spread the rice in an even layer and let it sit undisturbed for 30–45 seconds to develop slight browning, then toss and repeat once more. Continue tossing until rice is evenly coated and heated through (3–5 minutes total).
- 6
Vegetables & Eggs
Stir in the thawed peas and gently fold in the sliced egg ribbons. Taste and adjust seasoning: add up to 1/2 tablespoon more soy sauce or a pinch more salt if needed.
- 7
Finish
Turn off the heat and fold in the green parts of the green onions. Drizzle with a final small rinse of sesame oil if desired. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.