Kimchi Fried Rice (Vegan)

This Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice is the perfect easy-to-make lunch or dinner. It uses just 8 ingredients, and is ready in 15 minutes 🌱🍚

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Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

There's something undeniably comforting about a steaming plate of fried rice—its aromatic blend of flavors, the satisfying textures, and the way it effortlessly brings together various ingredients. Now imagine taking this beloved dish to the next level by infusing it with the vibrant and tangy essence of kimchi.

In this blog post, you will learn how to make this Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice—an irresistible fusion of traditional Korean cuisine and plant-based goodness in just 15 minutes and with 8 ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Bold and Tangy Flavors: The combination of kimchi, gochujang, and soy sauce creates a flavor explosion that is both bold and tangy, satisfying the taste buds with every bite.

• Easy and Quick to Make: With only eight simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice recipe is hassle-free and perfect for those busy days when you want a delicious meal on the table in 15 minutes.

• Versatile and Customizable: This recipe allows for endless variations and substitutions, making it adaptable to different dietary preferences and ingredient availability. Whether you want to add more protein, spice things up, or incorporate your favorite vegetables, you have the freedom to make it uniquely yours.

Ingredients

To make this recipe, you'll need:

• Day-old rice: Day-old rice is ideal for fried rice because it is drier. This helps it absorb flavors and prevent the dish from becoming mushy.

• Kimchi: The tangy and spicy flavors of kimchi add a vibrant and robust taste to the dish. Make sure to use a vegan kimchi brand.

• Frozen peas, carrots, and corn: These frozen vegetables provide a convenient way to add color, texture, and a burst of freshness to the fried rice.

• Scallions (white and green parts): The white part adds a mild onion flavor as a base. Meanwhile, the green part adds a fresh and slightly peppery taste, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.

• Enoki mushrooms: Enoki mushrooms have a delicate and slightly crunchy texture that complements the dish well. It also adds a subtle earthy flavor.

• Soy sauce: brings a savory umami taste to the dish. This helps enhance the overall depth of flavors and prove a touch of saltiness.

• Gochujang: Gochujang, a Korean chili paste, adds a spicy kick and a rich, complex flavor to the dish.

• Sesame oil: Just a small amount of sesame oil adds a nutty and aromatic note, enhancing the overall flavor.

Optional ingredients for garnish:

• Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds add a pleasant crunch and a hint of nuttiness to the fried rice.

• Nori strips: Nori strips, typically used in sushi, provide a subtle oceanic flavor and a touch of umami.

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the white part of the scallions with kimchi and gochujang for 1 minute.

Add chopped enoki mushrooms and mix well together.

Add cooked rice, and frozen vegetables to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.

Season with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Garnish with the green part of the scallions, black sesame seeds, and nori strips.

Variations and Substitutions

This Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice can be customizable to your liking. Some suggestions are:

• Add protein: Incorporate tofu or tempeh by sautéing them along with the kimchi.
• Increase spiciness: Add more gochujang or red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
• More vegetables: Consider adding diced bell peppers, shredded cabbage, or sliced zucchini.
• Gluten-free option: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
• Mushroom substitution: Swap out enoki mushrooms with shiitake mushrooms or any other mushroom variety of your choice.
• Rice options: Experiment with different types of rice, such as brown rice or cauliflower rice, to suit your dietary preferences.

If you have tried my recipe, please let me know what you think by leaving me a review on this page or tagging me on Instagram @veggieanh. I would love to see your creations!

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