Kimchi Fried Rice (김치 볶음밥)

Kimchi bokkeumbap (Korean pronunciation: [kimtɕʰi bok͈ɯmbap]) is a variety of bokkeumbap (Hangul: 볶음밥, fried rice dishes), a popular dish in South Korea. Its name literally translates as "Kimchi fried rice". Kimchi bokkeumbap is made primarily with kimchi and rice, along with other available ingredients such as diced vegetables or meats.

Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• Pinch of coarse salt
• 2 cups sour kimchi, coarsely chopped, plus 1/4 cup kimchi juice
• 4 cups day-old cooked rice, at room temperature

Directions:

Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring now and then, until beginning to soften and brown, about 3 minutes. Add the kimchi and cook for 1 minute to combine nicely with the onion. Add the rice and stir thoroughly to combine. Cook until the rice is warmed through and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.