Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Bacon

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice, preferably cold
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons gochujang
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, fried
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1. 01
   Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
2. 02
   Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
3. 03
   Add the vegetable oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
5. 05
   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang. Pour this mixture over the rice and stir well to combine.
6. 06
   Return the crispy bacon to the pan and mix well with the rice and kimchi.
7. 07
   Divide the fried rice among plates and top each serving with a fried egg.
8. 08
   Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.