Healthy, gut-friendly, savory, and deeply flavorful, vegetarian kimchi fried rice is easy to make.

To make this kimchi fried rice richer and more substantial, top it with a fried egg (pasture-raised, of course). It’s also added protein. Kimchi is naturally fermented and great for bolstering gut health. It’s also spicy and very flavorful. I like this brand. It’s completely natural, vegan, and kind of spicy. I use the whole container (18 oz.) which is about 2.25 cups.

I use brown rice, which is higher in fiber, essential nutrients, and protein. I like a big batch of fried rice for leftovers, great in grain bowls at lunch and even breakfast. I cook about 2 cups of rice, which yields 5 to 6 cups.

Vegetarian Kimchi Fried Rice

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• Author: Tania Van Pelt
• Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 1 to 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
• 1 cup kale (shredded in ribbons)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 5 scallions (whites only, finely sliced, reserve the green parts for garnish)
• 2 cups naturally fermented kimchi (if necessary, chopped)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 5 to 6 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Sea salt (to taste)
• 1 fried egg (per person, to serve on top)
• 5 scallion greens (to garnish)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped, to garnish)

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Instructions

1. Heat canola or vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan over high heat. Then add the garlic, cook until fragrant, about a minute, then add the shredded kale and broccoli, and cook, stirring frequently, for several minutes until the broccoli begins to look nearly cooked. Add more oil if necessary. Add the scallion whites, and cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes. Next add kimchi and kochujang, and cook while stirring for 3 minutes until the kimchi starts to soften.
2. Add the rice, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Then mix well until the rice is coated with the kimchi.
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, for just a few more minutes until the rice is warmed through. Season with salt, to taste.
4. Serve topped with a fried egg and garnished with scallions and fresh cilantro.

Notes

You can add whatever vegetables you prefer, shredded carrots, shelled edamame, peas, cauliflower, mustard greens, spinach would all work well in this dish.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes