Korean Fried Rice (Bokkeumbap)
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Korean Fried Rice (Bokkeumbap)

A metabolically-optimized Korean fried rice packed with lean protein, vegetables, and metabolism-boosting ingredients. This quick dinner features day-old rice combined with eggs, kimchi, and gochujang for authentic flavor while maintaining fat-burning nutrition principles.

15m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
2
Servings
385
Calories
32g
Protein
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πŸ›’ Ingredients

  • βœ“ 2 cups cooked day-old white or brown rice, chilled
  • βœ“ 4 oz lean ground beef or 4 oz diced chicken breast
  • βœ“ 2 large eggs
  • βœ“ 1 cup kimchi, chopped (includes probiotics)
  • βœ“ 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, onion, diced)
  • βœ“ 2 tbsp kimchi juice (from jar)
  • βœ“ 1.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • βœ“ 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • βœ“ 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • βœ“ 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • βœ“ 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • βœ“ 1/2 cup spinach
  • βœ“ 2 green onions, sliced
  • βœ“ 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • βœ“ Salt and pepper to taste

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

1. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef/chicken and cook until browned (3-4 minutes), breaking into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
2. Add remaining sesame oil to the pan. Push to the side and crack both eggs into the wok, scrambling until cooked through (2 minutes). Mix with the meat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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4. Add chilled rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to separate grains completely.
5. Mix gochujang with kimchi juice in a small bowl. Push rice to the sides, pour mixture into the center, and fold rice into the sauce (1 minute).
6. Add diced vegetables, kimchi, soy sauce, and cooked meat. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are heated through.
7. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (30 seconds).
8. Divide between two bowls. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

πŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

Calories385 kcal
Protein32g
Carbohydrates38g
Fat14g
Fiber5g

🏷️ Tags

#Korean#High-Protein#Metabolism-Boosting#Dinner#Quick-Meal#Spicy#Probiotic-Rich#Fat-Switch-Friendly#Lean-Protein#Vegetable-Packed
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