Kimchi Fried Rice Breakfast Bowl
Start your morning with a bold and nourishing bowl that brings the heat and the crunch! This Kimchi Fried Rice Breakfast Bowl layers spicy, tangy kimchi-fried rice with sautéed greens, eggs, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, it’s the perfect fusion of comfort and freshness to power your day—with gut-friendly probiotics and plenty of color in every bite. Great for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you’re craving something savory and satisfying!
Equipment
- Sauté Pan
Ingredients
Breakfast Bowl Base
- 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice leftover rice works best
- 1/2 Cup Kimchi chopped
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Onion diced
- 3 Cloved Garlic minced
- 1/8 Cup Kimchi Juice
- 1/8 Cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari low sodium
- 1 Tsp Fresh Grated Ginger
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil any neutral high heat oil will work
Breakfast Bowl Toppings
- 1 Julienned Carrot
- 1 Julienned Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Julienned Cucumber
- 1 Cup Baby Spinach or leafy greens of your choice
- 1 Avocado sliced
- 2 Green Onion sliced
- Sesame Seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped kimchi and sauté for another minute. Then stir in cooked rice, kimchi juice, gochujang, soy sauce (or tamari), and water. Mix well and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare your eggs however you like — scrambled, over easy, or poached all work well.
- Once eggs are done, use the same pan to quickly sauté spinach or greens until just wilted (about 1–2 minutes).
- Divide the kimchi fried rice between two bowls. Top each with eggs, sautéed greens ,and julienned carrot, bell pepper, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, add sliced avocado, sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds (if using), and serve immediately.