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Kimchi fried rice

From the video “Kimchi fried rice: 김치볶음밥” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~25 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$3.32*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$13.68* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.63*for the batch in the video
~$3.32*per serving

You save about ~$13.68* per serving (81% less*) than ordering it out — ~$27.37* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario kimchi fried rice plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario kimchi fried rice plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving431 kcal · 22% of 2,000
Fat8.8 g11%
Saturated fat1.1 g6%
Sodium554 mg24%
Carbohydrate79 g29%
Fiber2.4 g9%
Total sugars8.9 gno daily value
Added sugars7.8 g16%
Protein7.9 g16%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+10 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−3 of 20
  • Sodium−11 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−7 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 6 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 2.4 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: kimchi juice, kim (roasted seaweed paper), sesame seeds. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cup
  • frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • scissors

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of kimchi juice used
  • Exact amount of green onion, seaweed, and sesame seeds for garnish
  • Number of servings (implied 2-4)
  • Total cooking time (estimated around 10 minutes)
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-01. Thumbnail and video are Maangchi’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Kimchi fried rice

What makes Maangchi's Kimchi fried rice recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Kimchi fried rice focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Korean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Kimchi fried rice at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Kimchi fried rice recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Kimchi fried rice ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Kimchi fried rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Kimchi fried rice?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 8 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Kimchi fried rice?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.