If you want to try something different from your usual fried rice, this shrimp kimchi fried rice recipe is a delicious option! It is an easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Kimchi is easy to make at home and tastes brilliant with rice. You will love this recipe if you are a kimchi lover. This dish is easy to make and can be customized with different types of protein, including shrimp.
In this blog post, we will share a delicious shrimp kimchi fried rice recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredients
#Rice
- 2 cups of cooked rice
#Kimchi
- ½ cup of kimchi
#Shrimp
- 8-9 pieces of cooked shrimp (Frozen)
#Oil
- ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon of sesame oil
#Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon of soy sauce
- black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Note: Since kimchi and soy sauce contain salt, you should only add salt if necessary.
#Vegetables
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Step-By-Step Photo Instructions
#1. Heat the oil in a skillet in medium high heat. Once hot, add garlic and sauté it for a few minutes.
#2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
#3. Toss the shrimp into the skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the kimchi and mix well.
#4. Next, add cooked rice, soy sauce, and black pepper to taste. Combine everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat.
#5. Finally, garnish with cilantro and serve hot and enjoy!
Tips
- It’s best to use leftover rice, but if you don’t have any, you can cook rice and let it rest before making fried rice.
- You can adjust the amount of kimchi and shrimp based on your personal preference.
- If you prefer your fried rice to be spicy, consider adding green or red chilies.
Serving Suggestion
- There are many options that would pair well with kimchi fried rice. Some popular choices include fried eggs or stir-fried vegetables.
- You could also serve it with a spicy cucumber salad or tomato pickle to enhance the tangy flavors of the dish.
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If you made this recipe, let me how it went by commenting below.
Shrimp Kimchi Fried Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (leftover rice)
Oil
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
Kimchi
- ½ cup kimchi
Shrimp
- 8-9 pieces of cooked shrimp (frozen)
Vegetables
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet in medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and sauté it for a few minutes.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Toss the shrimp into the skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add the kimchi and mix well.
- Next, add cooked rice, soy sauce to the skillet, and black pepper to taste. Combine everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Finally, garnish with cilantro and serve hot and enjoy!
Video
Notes
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