Description
Spice up your mealtime with this flavorful Gochujang Fried Rice recipe. This Korean-inspired dish features a perfect blend of savory, spicy flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
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Rice:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold)
Vegetable Oil Mixture:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Aromatics:
2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
Veggies:
1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup frozen peas
Eggs:
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
Sauce:
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
chopped green onions, sesame seeds, fried egg, kimchi
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and softened.
- Cook Veggies: Stir in carrots and peas, cooking until tender.
- Scramble Eggs: Push veggies aside, pour in beaten eggs, scramble, then mix with vegetables.
- Add Rice: Add cold rice to the skillet, breaking it up and combining with veggies.
- Make Sauce: Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour over rice, stir-fry until coated.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice works best to avoid sogginess.
- For a heartier meal, add shrimp, tofu, or chicken.
- Adjust gochujang levels to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
