Vegetarian Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

This vegetarian kimchi fried rice recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal. For a special touch, top it with fried eggs.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cup kimchi, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup kimchi juice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup kale
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• Spring onion to garnish
• 1 tablespoon of black sesame to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add kimchi to the pan and cook until golden.
• Stir in rice, kale and kimchi juice mixture until the kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve topped with a fried egg. Sprinkle finely-sliced spring onion and black sesame to garnish.

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