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Kale & Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Kale & Kimchi Fried Rice recipe that combines nutritious kale, spicy kimchi, and perfectly fried eggs for a quick and satisfying meal with a delightful Korean twist.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 100g kale
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • a few coriander leaves, to serve

Rice & Kimchi

  • 100g cooked basmati rice
  • 120g kimchi

Oils & Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • shichimi togarashi and chilli oil, to serve (optional)

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Blanch the Kale: Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, add the kale, and cook for 1 minute. Drain and leave to steam-dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Cook Aromatics and Rice: Heat half of the sesame oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced spring onions and crushed garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Increase the heat to high, stir in the cooked basmati rice, and cook for 3 minutes to heat through and slightly toast the rice.
  3. Add Kimchi and Kale: Stir in the kimchi and blanched kale, mixing well to combine and warm everything evenly.
  4. Fry the Eggs: In a separate pan, heat the remaining sesame oil over high heat. Crack in the eggs and cook undisturbed for several minutes until the edges become crispy and golden, with yolks still slightly runny.
  5. Serve: Divide the kimchi fried rice between two shallow bowls. Top each serving with a fried egg, garnish with coriander leaves, and add optional shichimi togarashi and chilli oil for an extra kick.

Notes

  • Using cooked and cooled basmati rice helps to achieve a better fried rice texture by preventing sogginess.
  • Blanching the kale briefly ensures it stays tender and vibrant in color without becoming mushy.
  • Adjust the quantity of kimchi to your spice preference, and consider adding a splash of kimchi juice for more flavor.
  • The eggs can be cooked to preference: for fully cooked yolks, flip after a few minutes and cook through.
  • For a vegan version, omit the eggs and optionally add tofu or tempeh.

Keywords: kimchi fried rice, kale fried rice, Korean recipe, quick fried rice, sesame oil, healthy fried rice

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