Kimchi Bokeumbab is a popular Korean dish made with kimchi, rice, vegetables, and protein of your choice. It's a quick and easy meal that combines spicy, tangy, and savory flavors in one satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1/2 cup kimchi juice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, onion, and carrot, sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add kimchi and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add beaten eggs to the empty side.
- Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
- Add cooked rice, kimchi juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang to the skillet.
- Stir-fry everything together for 5-6 minutes, until well combined and heated through.
- Add frozen peas and green onions, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Kimchi Bokeumbab!
Interesting Facts
Kimchi Bokeumbab is a great way to use up leftover rice and kimchi.
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables, usually cabbage and radishes.
Gochujang is a spicy and savory Korean chili paste that adds depth of flavor to Korean dishes.