The Ultimate Gochujang Fried Rice Recipe: A Spicy and Flavor

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 2teaspoonsminced garlic

  • 2teaspoonsminced fresh ginger

  • 1cupthinly-sliced mixed color bell peppers

  • ½cupdiced carrots

  • ¼cupdiced onion

  • 4cupscooked and refrigerated white rice

  • 2tablespoonsgochujang (Korean hot and sweet pepper paste), or to taste

  • 2tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce

  • 2teaspoonssesame oil

  • 2tablespoonssliced green onions

  • 1teaspoontoasted sesame seeds

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

Cook’s Note:

Gochujang comes in many different variations with different degrees of spiciness. I used hot & sweet Gochujang and it was still pretty spicy. Make sure you taste your gochujang and adjust the amount to use accordingly.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Sodium
347mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
20%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Protein
6g
11%
Potassium
243mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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