Gochujang Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe is flavored with gochujang, a spicy Korean chili paste. Use any vegetable combination you enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or more to taste
• 0.5 cup diced carrots
• 0.25 cup diced onion
• 1 cup thinly-sliced mixed color bell peppers
• 4 cups cooked and refrigerated white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add bell peppers, carrots, and onion, and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add a splash of water if the pan gets too dry.

Step 3

Add rice, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, mixing everything well, and stir fry until the rice is hot.

Step 4

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.