Gochujang Fried Rice
Description
This fried rice recipe is flavored with gochujang, a spicy Korean chili paste. Use any vegetable combination you enjoy.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
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1 cup thinly-sliced mixed color bell peppers
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/4 cup diced onion
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4 cups cooked and refrigerated white rice
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2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot and sweet pepper paste), or to taste
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
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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.