Korean Style Fried Rice

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Korean Style Fried Rice

This budget friendly recipe is a breeze. It's packed full of healthy fresh vegetables and fermented kimchi. Use pre-cooked rice for a speedy meal, you can also cook the rice from scratch. Aromatic with garlic and sesame oil and topped with a crispy fried egg, this dish will feel like a real treat.

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Ingredients

  • egg 4
  • kimchi 350 g
  • Savoy cabbage 200 g (shredded)
  • garlic cloves 1 (crushed)
  • spring onions 2 (sliced)
  • sesame seeds 1 tbsp (toasted)
  • soy sauce to taste
  • sesame oil 2 tbsp
  • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • basmati microwave rice 440 g

Method

  • Gently heat a wok or frying pan and tip in the sesame seeds. Cook for a few minutes until golden and then transfer to a plate.
  • Coarsely shred the savoy cabbage. Finely slice the spring onions. Crush the garlic.
  • To make the fried rice, heat the vegetable oil with half the sesame oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the cabbage, spring onions and garlic. Stir fry for a minute or so until the cabbage is wilted. Add the rice and continue to stir fry until thoroughly heated through.
  • Meanwhile, heat the rest of the sesame oil in a a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Break in the eggs and fry until cooked to your liking. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add the kimchi to the rice, toss around in the pan and season with tamari to taste. You could also use soy sauce if you prefer.
  • Spoon the fried rice onto plates and top each with a fried egg. Scatter with the toasted sesame seeds and serve with extra optional soy sauce. Enjoy!

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