Fried rice with pickled radish and beef kimchi are 2 fried dishes that are not only delicious and appealing but also surprisingly simple and easy to make. Today, let’s join TasteVN in ‘rolling up our sleeves’ to the kitchen and challenge ourselves to make these 2 wonderful fried rice dishes for the whole family to enjoy!
1. Fried rice with pickled radish
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried rice with pickled radish For 4 people
Cold rice 1 cup Beef 150 gr Pickled radish 150 gr Chicken eggs 2 eggs Tomatoes 100 gr Green onions a little Garlic 1 clove Seasoning powder 1.5 tablespoons Sugar 1.5 tablespoons Salt 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious pickled vegetables
- Buy pickled vegetables from reputable places to ensure the best quality.
- For packaged products, check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact, and observe for any mold or bubbles.
- It is advisable to choose pickled vegetables that are yellow to orange in color, as these have the right level of sourness for cooking. Pickled vegetables that are still green have not fermented long enough and will taste spicy and unpleasant.
- Additionally, you can make pickled vegetables at home to ensure quality.
How to make Fried Rice with Pickled Beef
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Mix rice with egg
Prepare 1 bowl of cold rice, crack 1 egg into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of seasoning and a little pepper.
Wear gloves and mix the mixture well, ensuring that the egg and seasoning thoroughly coat the rice so that when frying, the rice absorbs the flavor and has an appealing color.
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Prepare the beef and ingredients
After purchasing the beef, to eliminate the odor, soak it in water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt for about 15 minutes, then wash it clean and let it drain. Use a knife to slice the meat against the grain into thin, bite-sized pieces.
For the pickled mustard greens, wash them with water to remove dirt, reduce the sourness and pungency, then cut them into bite-sized pieces about the thickness of a finger.
Wash the tomatoes and dice them. Peel the garlic and mince it. Chop the green onions.
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Marinate the beef
Marinate the beef with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and a little pepper, then mix well and let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes for the beef to absorb the seasoning.
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Stir-frying beef with pickled mustard greens
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and wait for it to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is aromatic, add all the pickled mustard greens to the pan and stir-fry on high heat for about 2 minutes.
Next, add the marinated beef to the pan, stir well until the beef is medium-cooked and firm, then add diced tomatoes.
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and a bit of pepper to the pan, stir-fry for another 2 minutes for the beef and pickled mustard greens to absorb the seasoning, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
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Frying rice
Add 2 more tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, add the remaining minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the cold rice that has been seasoned, stir well on high heat until the rice grains are fluffy and no longer wet.
Add all the stir-fried beef with pickled mustard greens into the pan, stir well for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, sprinkle with a bit of chopped green onion and mix well.
Scoop onto a plate, decorate nicely, and it’s done.
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Final product
Fried rice with beef and pickled mustard greens has an eye-catching color. The grains of rice are fluffy, evenly soaked in seasoning without being dry, served with tender, sweet beef and sour, crunchy pickled mustard greens that excite the taste buds immensely. You can drizzle a bit of soy sauce mixed with chili sauce to ensure your family will love it.
2. Fried rice with kimchi and beef
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Kimchi Fried Rice with Beef Serves 4
Cold rice 2 cups Beef 400 gr Chopped kimchi 5 tablespoons Chicken egg 1 Mirin 2 tablespoons Sweetened pickled plum juice 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Korean chili sauce 2 tablespoons Chili powder 2.5 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Salt a little Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon Pepper a little
How to Choose Good Kimchi
- You should buy kimchi from reputable addresses to ensure the quality of the kimchi is delicious.
- For packaged types, you need to check the expiration date, the packaging is intact, with no signs of being cut, taken, and resealed.
- Additionally, you should also carefully check the expiration date printed on the packaging. Observe that the kimchi does not have any surface scum or mold.
- If you have time, you can also make kimchi at home with the unbeatable recipe from TasteVN.
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How to make Kimchi Fried Rice with Beef
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Prepare the beef
Wash the beef thoroughly with water, then drain and cut the beef into small bite-sized pieces.
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Sear the beef
Place a pan on the stove and wait for it to heat up, then add 400g of beef, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water, stirring well to dissolve the ingredients.
Proceed to sear the beef over medium heat until it is cooked and golden brown on both sides, then turn off the heat and transfer it to a plate.
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Fry the eggs
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and wait for it to heat up. When the oil is hot, gently pour the eggs in to avoid breaking the yolks.
Fry the eggs over medium heat for about 4 – 5 minutes until they are cooked evenly, then turn off the heat.
Tip: During the egg frying process, you should brush a layer of oil around to make the edges of the eggs crispy.
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Fry kimchi with rice
Place another pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up.
Add 5 tablespoons of chopped kimchi and 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder to the pan and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the kimchi is cooked evenly.
Next, add 2 cups of cold rice, 1 tablespoon of sweetened apricot water, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of Korean chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan. Stir well and fry the rice for another 2 minutes to let it absorb the spices evenly.
Tip:
- Depending on each person’s preference for spiciness, you can adjust the amount of chili powder accordingly.
- You can use Korean chili powder to create color and the spiciness won’t be too much.
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Completion
Serve the kimchi fried rice in a bowl or a rice container, cut the beef into small pieces and place them on top, add a fried egg, sprinkle a little toasted sesame on the surface, and then garnish it nicely to complete.
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Final Product
Kimchi beef rice has the characteristic sourness of kimchi and the spicy taste of Korean chili sauce, combined with the richness of the egg and the tender sweetness of the beef. The dish will be extremely delicious when eaten hot!
Click to view the article guiding how to cook kimchi fried rice with beef, prepared and shared by users. With a simple, familiar, and easy-to-follow recipe, we hope it will help you succeed.See details: How to make fluffy and delicious kimchi fried rice with beef, the more you eat, the more you love it
Tips for successful execution:
- It is advisable to use cold rice for better frying. If using freshly cooked hot rice, it should be spread out in a basket to allow moisture to evaporate quickly; let it cool down a bit before starting to fry, or place it in the fridge refrigerator for about 2 hours to achieve fluffier fried rice.
- Do not use too much oil when frying rice as it will make the fried rice greasy and hard to digest.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should choose meat that has a bright red color, with yellow fat and white marbling; when pressed, it should feel firm and have the distinct smell of beef.
- Choose meat with fine and smooth fibers; when pressed, it should have good elasticity. Avoid meat with large fibers, dark red color, and dark yellow fat.
- Absolutely do not choose meat that has a bluish color, with round white spots on the fibers, strange smell, slimy texture, or when pressed, it leaves an indentation and feels soft.
How to prepare beef without toughness
- The way to slice beef is to cut it thinly and slice across the grain. Cutting beef correctly will help you prepare dishes faster and the meat will not be tough.
- You can place the beef in the refrigerator for 20 – 30 minutes, which helps the meat firm up and is easier to cut.
- Additionally, you can marinate the beef with a little cooking oil; the beef will become softer and not tough.
How to prepare beef without odor
- For thinly sliced beef: You should not prepare or wash the beef too thoroughly, as this will cause some nutrients in the beef to dissolve in water and be lost during cooking.
- For whole cuts of beef: You can use white wine, ginger, salt, lemon, or vinegar, then rub it on the meat and let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
- Additionally, while marinating the meat, you can roast a shallot, peel it, crush it, and marinate it along with the beef to effectively eliminate odors.
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With just a few simple steps, you can immediately have 2 dishes of fried rice with pickled beef and beef kimchi that are delicious and attractive! Let’s try it and good luck!
*Image and recipe references from YouTube channels Cooky TV and Cookat Vietnam
