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Kimchi Bacon Fried Rice (Under 15 Minutes)

Kimchi bacon fried rice is comforting and full of flavors yet incredibly easy to whip up in under 15 minutes. This mildly spicy fried rice will be your go-to dish on busy days!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 407 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 strips bacon chopped
  • 6 ounces kimchi
  • 4 cups cooked rice (short grain preferred) warm
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Optional toppings

  • chili threads
  • chopped scallions
  • white toasted sesame

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan or wok, heat up the sesame oil.
  • Cook the bacon, then add in the kimchi as well.
  • Add in the cooked rice. Stir fry over high heat until the kimchi and bacon are well distributed into rice.
  • Make a space on the edge of the pan. Pour in the eggs and whisk to make scrambled eggs.
  • Once the eggs are half-cooked, mix into the fried rice.
  • Optional: garnish with scallions, chili threads, and toasted white sesame.

Notes

If need extra seasoning, add kimchi liquid to the fried rice, 1-2 teaspoons at a time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 183IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 4mg

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