# Kimchi fried rice (from Maangchi)

Video: [Kimchi fried rice: 김치볶음밥](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.32 per serving, ~$6.63 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.68* per serving (81%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup, chopped kimchi
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups cooked rice
- to taste kimchi juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- 2 tsp (plus extra for garnish) sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped green onion
- to taste kim (roasted seaweed paper)
- to taste sesame seeds

## Steps

1. [0:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=54s) Chop the kimchi into small pieces to yield 1 cup.
2. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=132s) Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
3. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=145s) Add the chopped kimchi to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
4. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=206s) Lower the heat to medium, add the cooked rice, and stir to combine with the kimchi.
5. [3:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=223s) Pour in some kimchi juice to color and flavor the rice, mixing it thoroughly.
6. [3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf44Fk7H24s&t=239s) Add the water, hot pepper paste, and sesame oil, then stir-fry until everything is well incorporated.
7. Remove the pan from the heat.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions, an extra drizzle of sesame oil, shredded seaweed paper, and sesame seeds before serving.

## 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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