One-Pan Kimchi Fried Rice for One: Loosen the Rice Before Adding It

Before cooking for one

Cooking just for yourself? Start with these amounts from the recipe's one-serving column. Check the full ingredient list below for the remaining ingredients and seasonings.

• Rice: 1 pack (210g per whole pack)
• Vegan kimchi: 8 household eating spoonfuls
• Scallion: 0.25 stalk

Follow the recipe's preparation and cooking steps after measuring; package size is not the amount to use.

Put the kimchi in a bowl and cut it with kitchen scissors into 1cm pieces, then measure it level with a household eating spoon. This is not the same amount as eight heaping spoonfuls of large leaves. The original recipe uses vegan kimchi. If you choose a different kimchi, check the product label because the ingredients and seasoning may differ.

Ingredients for 1 serving

• Rice: 1 pack (210g per whole pack)
• Vegan kimchi: 8 household eating spoonfuls
• Scallion: 1/4 stalk
• Cooking oil: 1 household eating spoonful
• Sesame oil: 1/4 household eating spoonful

The amounts are based on the 1-serving ingredient list in the app. Household eating spoonfuls and pinches are informal measures and have not been converted to exact grams or milliliters. Check the package size and cup capacity in parentheses as well.

Instructions

• 1 step. Put the kimchi in a bowl and cut it with kitchen scissors into 1cm pieces. Measure it level with a household eating spoon to prepare the amount listed. Wash the scallion and cut it into 0.5cm pieces.
• 2 step. Add the cooking oil and scallion to a pan and fry over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add the kimchi and fry, stirring, for another 3 minutes.
• 3 step. Add the rice, warmed according to the package instructions. Break up the clumps with a spatula and fry over medium heat for 3 minutes, mixing evenly with the kimchi.
• 4 step. Turn off the heat when steam rises from all the rice and there are no cold clumps. Stir in the sesame oil and transfer to a plate.

Add the rice without pressing it into the pan

Warm one 210g pack of rice according to the package instructions before adding it. Break up the clumps with the tip of a spatula, mixing until the kimchi is distributed throughout the rice. Rather than pressing the rice down on one side and flipping it, stir-fry it while checking that there are no cold clumps. Keep an eye on the moisture from the kimchi in the pan, too.

Add the aroma after turning off the heat

When steam rises from all the rice, turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil. The ingredient list does not include soy sauce or sugar. Taste the kimchi first, and if you add extra seasoning, make a note of it so you can reproduce the dish next time. Adding an egg on top is also an accompaniment outside the basic recipe.

Continue cooking with Kkinion

You can check the ingredients and step-by-step instructions by opening the one-pan kimchi fried rice recipe. If you change the number of servings, check the amounts displayed in the app again.

This guide was written by the editorial team based on a recipe published on Kkinion, explaining the cooking flow and points to check. It is not a firsthand cooking or tasting review, nor does it verify nutritional effects. The cover image is an AI-generated cooking example used in the app and may differ from the actual result.

Make it yourself with a Kkinion recipe

Below are all the ingredients and cooking steps for “One-Pan Kimchi Fried Rice.” First choose the amount for the number of servings, then follow the preparation and cooking instructions at each step.

Recipe ingredients

One-Pan Kimchi Fried Rice · Estimated time: 15 minutes · Equipment: frying pan and kitchen scissors

Choose one of the two amounts below to suit the number of people you are making it for.

• Rice: 1 serving 1 pack (210g per whole pack) / 2 servings 2 packs (210g per whole pack)
• Vegan kimchi: 1 serving 8 household eating spoonfuls / 2 servings 16 household eating spoonfuls
• Scallion: 1 serving 0.25 stalk / 2 servings 0.5 stalk
• Cooking oil: 1 serving 1 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 2 household eating spoonfuls
• Sesame oil: 1 serving 0.25 household eating spoonful / 2 servings 0.5 household eating spoonful

Full cooking instructions

1 step. Put the kimchi in a bowl and cut it with kitchen scissors into 1cm pieces. Measure it level with a household eating spoon to prepare the amount below. Wash the scallion and cut it into 0.5cm pieces.

What to check: Kimchi for 1 serving is 8 household eating spoonfuls. Do not deliberately add extra kimchi liquid. Check the ingredients on the vegan kimchi package as well.

2 step. Add the cooking oil and scallion to a pan and fry over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add the kimchi and fry, stirring, for another 3 minutes.

What to check: Start the timer after adding the kimchi. The stems should become translucent. Lower the heat if the scallion starts to burn. Measure using the same household eating spoon you use at home. Level off paste or sugar, and fill liquids without letting them spill over. The amount differs from 1 tablespoons measured with a measuring spoon.

3 step. Add the rice, warmed according to the package instructions. Break up the clumps with a spatula and fry over medium heat for 3 minutes, mixing evenly with the kimchi.

What to check: 1 serving is one pack of cooked rice, 210g. For 3 to 4 servings, fry the rice in two batches. Lower the heat if it starts sticking.

4 step. Turn off the heat when steam rises from all the rice and there are no cold clumps. Stir in the sesame oil and transfer to a plate.

What to check: Add the sesame oil after turning off the heat. Let a spoonful cool before eating.

Check the ingredients and cooking steps for one-pan kimchi fried rice

The images in this post are newly generated AI images based on the Kkinion recipe linked here. The cover image is also an AI-generated example. These are not photos of the dish being cooked or tasted, and the portions or finished appearance may differ from the actual result.

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