THE FERMENTED FIRE-GRAINS

(Our Play on Kimchi Fried Rice)

THE FERMENTED FIRE-GRAINS

Ingredients: 300g Jasmine rice (cold, cooked), 150g Kimchi (chopped), 2 tbsp Kimchi juice, 1 tbsp Gochujang, 100g Bacon or Tofu (diced), 1 small red onion (diced)...

Ingredients

  • 300g Jasmine rice (cold, cooked)
  • 150g Kimchi (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Kimchi juice
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang
  • 100g Bacon or Tofu (diced)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry bacon/tofu and onions until crispy and golden.
  2. The Bloom Add kimchi and gochujang with a 20ml splash of water; fry until the red oil separates.
  3. The Marriage Add the rice; stir-fry on high heat for 4 minutes until every grain is stained red.
  4. The Final Flourish Finish with a heavy drizzle of sesame oil and a fried egg on top.

Cuisine: Asian

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