Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice (oil-free)

28 de July de 2023

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That is one in all my go-to meals at any time when I’ve leftover rice within the fridge – Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice. Fast & straightforward and it tastes so good!

That is actually a type of “clean-out-the-fridge” kinda meals.

Leftover chilly rice is a should in addition to the kimchi, and the sauce will deliver all of it collectively, however apart from that – add no matter you want.

I normally add

canned mushrooms (as a result of they’re so handy)
somewhat onion
somewhat bell pepper
and a few sort of frozen veggies (once more – tremendous handy)
you could possibly additionally add inexperienced onions, leftover tofu cubes, or no matter you want

Once more, the quite simple however flavorful sauce will tie all of it collectively.

Spicy Korean Sauce

vegan kimchi fried rice sauce ingredients

You have to some

Korean gochujang
Korean gochgaru (non-compulsory -but provides an additional kick)
some soy sauce or tamari
maple syrup (or sweetener of alternative)
an enormous clove of garlic
and a few rice vinegar (not pictured)

Is it spicy? A little bit – however keep in mind this may add to the kimchi to taste your entire dish, so personally, I do not suppose it is too spicy in any respect. You may at all times cut back the quantity of gochugaru and add extra soy sauce if you’d like.

What’s Gochujang / Gochugaru?

Gochugaru is solely Korean Chile Flakes, kind of like their chile powder. Gochujang is a paste made out of these chile flakes and fermented soybeans, once more – kind of like their Korean ketchup. Test the labels if you’re gluten-free as a result of typically wheat is added as a thickener.

You may normally discover each at your native Entire Meals or Asian market. I’ve even seen it at Fred Meyers so look within the Asian part. In any other case, Amazon is your good friend and I’ll drop some Affiliate Hyperlinks (I do earn from them) beneath.

The flakes will final a protracted whereas in your pantry and are a staple in mine. The gochujang might want to maintain refrigerated however will final for months and once more – is without doubt one of the staples I at all times have readily available.

Making The Sauce

To make the sauce, merely whisk all of the sauce elements collectively in a small bowl or measuring cup and put aside till you want it. Will probably be thick, however you possibly can skinny it down with somewhat water for those who like.

Kimchi Fried Rice Components

As I discussed, you’ll need about 3 cups of chilly, leftover rice. Sizzling, just-cooked rice by no means works proper and simply clumps collectively. I am utilizing frozen peas & carrots as my veg.

In the event you purchase ready Kimchi – ensure that it’s Vegan – as most store-bought manufacturers comprise fish and/or fish oil. You may at all times make your personal forward of time and it’ll final a number of months in your fridge. I’ve a Kimchi Recipe right here.

How To Make Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice Oil-Free

I don’t use any oil when making my fried rice.

Finely chop your onion and bell pepper and saute over medium warmth with a tablespoon or two of veg broth or water to forestall sticking. As soon as they’re softened I add the minced garlic.

Subsequent, I add the mushrooms, and if you’re utilizing contemporary, they’ll cook dinner down and create their very own liquid, so once more – no want for oil. In the event you do use contemporary, I might use about 8 oz of any selection you want, (child bella, shiitake, and so forth)

adding kimchi to vegan kimchi fried rice

Subsequent, add a cup of kimchi. Use much less for those who critically don’t like spicy meals, add extra for those who do.

At ANY time the pan seems dry and begins to stay – splash in somewhat veggie broth.

I do not cook dinner the kimchi very lengthy in any respect as warmth will destroy the enzymes of any fermented meals that makes it so useful to our intestine. I toss it in, give it a fast stir, then add the frozen veg.

As quickly as I toss within the frozen veg, I add about 3 cups of the chilly rice and break up any clumps as I give it a fast stir. Then in goes the sauce and a closing combine to make sure every thing will get coated.

Simmer till every thing is heated by way of, regulate any spices, and you’ve got my quite simple, Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice which can offer you a really scrumptious AND wholesome lunch and dinner for a minimum of a number of days.

However as soon as your loved ones smells all that deliciousness coming from the kitchen….possibly not 🤣

Hope you benefit from the recipe, keep cool on the market AND hydrated, and we’ll see you subsequent week.

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