Korean-Style Fried Rice
A simple and flavorful fried rice recipe inspired by Korean cuisine, made with crispy rice, savory vegetables, and spicy gochujang. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups cooked ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●1 tablespoon vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1/2 cup scallionschopped
- ●2 tablespoons gochujangKorean chili paste
- ●1 tablespoon soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oiloptional
- ●1 cup frozen peas and carrotsthawed
- ●1/4 teaspoon saltor to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped scallions and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Push the scallions to one side of the pan.
- 4
Add the cooked rice to the other side of the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- 5
Add the gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using) to the rice and stir-fry for another minute.
- 6
Add the frozen peas and carrots to the rice and stir-fry until they are thawed and heated through.
- 7
Season with salt to taste.
- 8
Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter and top with crispy scallions.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!