Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Bokeumbab which is Kimchi fried rice in English is my favorite Korean dish.

Origin of fried rice is Eastern China and South-East Asia. Because of its cold climate in that area, the best to way re-cook the cooled rice was frying the rice. This way of cooking was spread and my ancestors converted the Chinese fried rice to Korean style Fried rice by combining fried rice and fried Kimchi. According to the Korean newspaper DongNamilbo, the first day Kimchi Fried rice emerged in Korea was 1939 October 19^th. When it first appeared in Korea, it was really popular among lower-class people because it didn’t require much recipe thus not requiring much money to buy recipe and it was really easy to make. However, as the time passes, it became one of the most popular dishes in Korea.

Here is the recipe for Kimchi Fried Rice.

·     3 bowls steamed rice (3 cups)

·     1 cup chopped Kimchi

·     ¼ cup Kimchi juice(Kimchi Juice is Kimchi water which automatically comes from Kimchi so you don’t have to buy this. Just like oil comes out       from pork)

·     ¼ cup water

·     2-3 tablespoons Gochujang(This is Korean traditional spicy paste)

·     3 teaspoons sesame oil

·     1 teaspoon vegetable oil

·     1 green onion, chopped

·     1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

·     1 sheet of Kim(This is Korean seaweed), roasted and shredded

(I have also written some additional explanation so I hope this helps you understand)

  

                My ancestors used to it Kimchi fried rice because it was easy to cook and it was the best way to use the cooled-rice. However the situation is different now. If you go to any Korean restaurant, there surely will be Kimchi fried rice in the menu. Now it has become the dish which represents Korea. If you see any Korean on the street, ask them if they have tried Kimchi fried rice in their life. I am sure there wouldn’t be anyone who would say “No”. The food which our ancestors cooked to use cooled-rice has become the dish which represent Korea.         

              Putting the fried egg and seaweed on top of Kimchi fried rice makes it more delicious                                   

  How to make Kimchi Fried Rice?

Please visit this site if you want detailed directions to make Kimchi Fried Rice.

    http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/kimchi-bokkeumbap