Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeum Bap)

Published 11/09/2026. Updated 11/09/2026 This easy fried rice recipe teaches you the basic techniques for making delicious fried rice. It’s versatile, too, so you can add any protein you like. It’ll quickly become one of your go-to easy meals! What is kimchi fried rice? Kimchi fried rice (kimchi bokkeumbap, 김치볶음밥) is a humble Korean dish made basically with kimchi and leftover rice. Since Korean homes almost always have these two staples, kimchi fried rice is a favorite go-to meal whenever there seems to be nothing to eat at home. It’s especially popular among young people who are living on a low budget as it is a quick-fix meal, inexpensive to prepare, yet delicious and filling. And it’s highly versatile! Kimchi fried rice ingredients For this basic recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients and any variations you like from the next section: 2.5 cups cooked rice 3/4 cup diced kimchi 1/4 medium onion, diced 1 scallion, chopped 3 to 4 tablespoons juice from kimchi 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili pepper paste) oil for stir-frying 1 tablespoon sesame oil salt and pepper to taste optional garnishes – fried egg, roasted gim (dried seaweed), chopped scallio...