Low Sodium Kimchi Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight meals with this flavorful and health-conscious Low Sodium Kimchi Fried Rice! This lighter take on the classic Korean dish packs all the bold, tangy, and umami-rich flavors you love, thanks to the use of low sodium kimchi and soy sauce. Stir-fried with fluffy jasmine rice, colorful vegetables like carrots and peas, scrambled eggs, and aromatic garlic and ginger, each bite bursts with delicious textures and wholesome ingredients. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a sodium-friendly yet satisfying dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is as simple as it is crave-worthy, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup low sodium kimchi
• 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 green onion, chopped
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all your ingredients: dice the carrot, chop the green onions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

Step 2

In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced carrot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the carrots. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Move the vegetables to the side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the pan, scramble them until fully cooked, and mix them with the vegetables.

Step 5

Add the frozen peas to the pan and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 1 minute to defrost the peas.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well with the vegetables and scrambled eggs.

Step 7

Pour in the low sodium kimchi and kimchi juice, evenly distributing throughout the rice. Stir-fry everything for about 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through.

Step 8

Drizzle the low sodium soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir well to combine all flavors.

Step 9

Add the chopped green onions and ground black pepper to the rice, mixing thoroughly. Stir-fry everything for another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 10

Once done, transfer the kimchi fried rice to a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Step 11

Serve the low sodium kimchi fried rice hot and enjoy this healthy and flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1393.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1405.0

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1334.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 480.1mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1912.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 60.6%