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Gochujang Fried Rice

Quick & Tasty Gochujang Fried Rice for Weeknight Wins

This Gochujang Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dinner option perfect for weeknights, balancing convenience and taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For the Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For frying
  • 3 cups Cooked Long Grain Rice Day-old rice recommended
  • 0.5 small Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots Feel free to use fresh vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For the Topping
  • 4 large Eggs Sunny-side-up or scrambled
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced Optional

Equipment

  • Wok or Skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 2-3 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer this mixture to a bowl to keep warm.
  3. In the same pan, add a splash of vegetable oil and ⅓ of the cooked long grain rice. Spread the rice evenly and cook until crispy (around 2-3 minutes). Repeat with remaining rice.
  4. Add frozen peas, carrots, unsalted butter, sesame seeds, and the reserved onion and garlic. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until evenly coated and slightly caramelized (1-2 minutes).
  5. Return the skillet to heat and add more oil as needed. Crack in the eggs and fry until done to your liking (2-3 minutes).
  6. Divide the Gochujang fried rice among bowls, top each with a fried egg, and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra crunch. Adjust gochujang to taste for spice preference.

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