Kimchi Beef Fried Rice
Melted Cheese

A satisfying fusion comfort dish combining spicy-acidic kimchi, tender beef slices, and a rich blanket of melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 bowl cooked overnight rice
• 150 g frozen beef slices
• 1 cup packaged kimchi
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion
• 50 g mushrooms
• 2 stalks green onion
• 1 tbsp Korean spicy paste
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch black pepper
• to taste shredded seaweed flakes
• to taste toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Slice the vegetables

   

   Place an onion, mushrooms, and green onion on a wooden cutting board and slice them neatly using a knife.

   Tip: Keep your knife sharp to make clean cuts through the vegetables easily.
2. 2Cook the beef slices

   

   Drop frozen beef slices into a pot of boiling water containing seasoning sauce, allowing them to cook thoroughly.

   Tip: Add the beef gradually to keep the water boiling steadily.
3. 3Sauté the onions and green onions

   

   Pour oil into a light-colored pan and stir-fry the sliced onions and green onions until fragrant and softened.

   Tip: Sauté over medium heat to prevent the onions from burning before they soften.
4. 4Add sliced mushrooms

   

   Toss sliced mushrooms into the pan with the onions and stir the mixture together to combine flavors.

   Tip: Stir frequently so the mushrooms absorb the oil and cook evenly.
5. 5Add packaged kimchi

   

   Empty packaged kimchi directly into the pan alongside the sautéed vegetables.

   Tip: Include some of the kimchi juice from the package for extra flavor depth.
6. 6Add Korean spicy paste

   

   Scoop a spoonful of Korean spicy paste and mix it into the ingredients currently cooking in the pan.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of spicy paste according to your preferred heat level.
7. 7Add Beef and Cooked Rice

   

   Add parboiled beef slices and a bowl of overnight cooked rice directly into the pan with the seasoned kimchi and onion base.

   Tip: Using cold overnight rice works best for fried rice because it has less moisture and prevents the grains from becoming mushy.
8. 8Stir-Fry Rice and Ingredients

   

   Thoroughly stir-fry all the ingredients and rice together in the pan until every grain is evenly coated with flavorful kimchi juice.

   Tip: Press down gently with your spatula to break up any clumps of rice while mixing.
9. 9Melt Butter and Cheese

   

   Melt a pat of butter in a separate pot over low heat, then add shredded mozzarella cheese to melt down into a smooth, creamy blanket.

   Tip: Keep the heat low when melting cheese and butter to prevent scorching or burning.
10. 10Pour Melted Cheese

    

    Pour the warm, melted cheese mixture directly on top of the freshly prepared bowl of kimchi fried rice.

    Tip: Pour the cheese in a steady stream so it covers one side nicely for an appealing presentation.
11. 11Season the Fried Rice

    

    Season the rice mixture by adding light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and freshly ground black pepper.

    Tip: Adjust the soy sauce according to your preference for saltiness since kimchi already provides a savory base.

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