Fried Rice (Gochujang)

Fried Rice (Gochujang)

Yield
4 4 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)

Ingredients

4 4 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)
  • 2 c. short-grain white rice
  • 3 Tbsp. gochujang (or sriracha or chili garlic sauce)
  • 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. honey or light agave
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp. sesame oil, divided
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • ¾ tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 large cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for sprinkling
  • 4 c. baby spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ½ c. cilantro leaves
  • Kimchi, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook rice per pkg. directions (see Note).

  2. Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheet and cool in refrigerator 20 minutes.

  3. In small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar; set aside.

  4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick pan on medium.

  5. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

  6. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook 30 sec.

  7. Add rice and toss to coat, then foldin carrots. Create well in center andpour in gochujang mixture.

  8. Fold to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is hot and beginning to crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

  9. Reduce heat to low and fold in sesame seeds and spinach until wilted.

  10. In nonstick or cast-iron skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium and cook eggs to desired doneness.

  11. Serve over rice topped with scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories525
Fat24
Saturated fat4
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat20
Cholesterol186
Sodium940
Carbohydrates62
Fiber4
Sugar8
Protein16