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Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Bokkeumbap: Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice

Preparing this Kimchi Bokkeumbap (치볶음밥) with pork belly is a breeze. The zesty, tangy kimchi enhances the savory richness of the pork belly beautifully.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • 3 cup one-day-old steamed white rice (short-grain rice prefered)
  • 1 cup Baechu kimchi with its juice (cut into thumb-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup pork belly (cut into strips)
  • ½ bulb onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 scallion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (to your taste)
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce (or fish sauce) (to your taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 frieg eggs (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Roasted seaweed (cut into strips) (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat some cooking oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-low heat. Add the pork belly and cook until the fat renders.
  • Once the pork belly turns slightly golden, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in the kimchi and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Incorporate the rice and kimchi juice, and stir-fry over medium-high heat.
  • Season the mixture with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add the scallion and mix thoroughly.
  • Serve the fried rice on a plate, garnished with sesame seeds, sunny-up fried eggs, and seaweed strips (optional). Enjoy!
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