Gochujang Fried Rice

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.
3 Add rice, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, mixing everything well, and stir fry until the rice is hot.
4 Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.