Kimchi Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 cup kimchi, coarsely chopped and 2 tablespoons juices reserved*
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 (3.5-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 4 fried eggs
• 1/4 cup nori strips
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together kimchi juice, soy sauce, gochujang and sesame oil.
3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in kimchi, mushrooms and carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in rice, kale and kimchi juice mixture until the kale has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve immediately with eggs, nori strips, green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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