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Kimchi tuna fried rice in a plate.

Kimchi Tuna Fried Rice Recipe

Jomelyn Mauermann
This Kimchi Tuna Fried Rice Recipe is vibrant and delicious fried rice using leftover rice, Korean kimchi, canned tuna, and Asian seasoning to create a perfect balance flavor by blending all the ingredients.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 643 kcal

Equipment

1 Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups white rice leftover
  • 1½ cup kimchi drained
  • 1 5 ounces tuna canned
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper powder or red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prep. Drain the liquid from kimchi and canned tuna. Mince the garlic and chopped the green onions.
  • Heat a wok or skillet and pour cooking oil. Cook the minced garlic until aromatic but not burnt.
  • Toss leftover rice, soy sauce, Korean red pepper powder, and sesame oil. Break any clumps with a spatula. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tuna, kimchi, and sesame seeds. Stir until everything is well combined and cook for 2 minutes. Taste, and adjust your seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Turn off the heat.
  • Sprinkle the chopped green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  • Use Day-old rice: Freshly cooked rice can be too moist and sticky for fried rice. Fried rice is best made from cold leftover rice that has been refrigerated overnight. This helps to dry out the grains, preventing them from becoming mushy when cooked.
  • Use high heat when stir-frying the rice to achieve that desirable slightly charred flavor. A wok is not necessary, but choose a skillet that has high heat resistants and avoid non-stick pans.
  • Be careful not to burn the ingredients. Keep stirring them often to distribute the heat evenly and prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 126gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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