Probiotic-Rich Kimchi Fried Rice
This Probiotic Kimchi Fried Rice is a gut-friendly, flavorful dish packed with fermented kimchi, hearty brown rice, and crisp vegetables. Infused with sesame oil, tamari, and a spicy kick of gochugaru, it’s a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and umami flavors. Top it with a fried egg for extra richness!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked brown rice cooled
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1/4 cup kimchi juice
- 1/2 cup cup carrots diced
- 1/2 cup zucchini diced
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce gluten-free soy sauce alternative
- 1 tsp 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) optional
- 4 eggs optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté carrots and zucchini for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add Aromatics
- Add minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions.
- Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Introduce the Kimchi
- Add chopped kimchi and kimchi juice to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the kimchi is slightly caramelized.
Rice Integration
- Add the cooled brown rice to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the rice is well-coated with the kimchi mixture.
Season
- Drizzle sesame oil and tamari sauce over the rice.
- Add gochugaru if using. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Optional Egg Addition
- If using eggs, create wells in the rice mixture and crack an egg into each.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set to your liking.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the green parts of the green onions over the dish.
- Serve hot, ensuring to mix the egg (if used) with the rice before eating.
Notes
Nutritional Analysis
- Complex carbohydrates from brown rice for sustained energy
- Probiotics from kimchi for gut health
- Fiber from vegetables and rice for digestive health
- An array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the diverse ingredients