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Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

A delicious Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra-firm tofu cubed
For the Rice Base
  • 3 cups Day-old short-grain rice
  • 1 cup Kimchi
  • 2 tablespoons Kimchi juice
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet Sliced roasted nori

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add cubed tofu and cook for about 5-7 minutes until crispy on all sides.
  3. Gently add day-old rice and kimchi to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  4. Pour in kimchi juice, gochujang, sesame oil, and kosher salt; mix well.
  5. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.
  6. Stir in chopped green onions just before removing from heat.
  7. Serve and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced roasted nori.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, mix the kimchi juice and gochujang thoroughly into the rice.

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