Fried Quinoa Kimchi is simple to prepare and can be done quickly if you have boiled quinoa and kimchi. If you are familiar with kimchi fried rice, there is nothing new for you. I have just replaced quinoa with rice and followed the same steps.
I have added peas and carrots to look more colorful; you can add any vegetable or skip adding vegetables. Since Kimchi has a lot of vegetables, you can fry it directly. I have used my homemade kimchi.
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Benefits of the ingredients (source)
Vegetables contain minerals, vitamins, and nutrients.
Quinoa is also a good source of potassium, which you need for muscle and protein-building. It offers minerals and vitamins.
Kimchi has good probiotics.
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Variations
Quinoa: You can use brown rice or white rice.
Vegetables: I have used carrots and peas but it is purely optional.
Sauce: Adding gochujang sauce takes the quinoa to next level, if you don’t have it just omit it.
How to prepare quinoa kimchi?
Combine Kimchi water, gochujang sauce and tamari in a bowl. Boil the quinoa. In a pan fry onions and vegetables, add kimchi, quinoa, and sauce and fry on a high heat. Simple ingredients to make Quick quinoa lunch.
Questions and tips for kimchi fried quinoa
Is Kimchi healthy?
Kimchi is a classic side dish in Korean cuisine that is made by fermenting vegetables in a spicy way. Kimchi contains
- Healthy bacteria and probiotics for the overall wellness of your body
- Lowers cholesterol levels.
- Aid in digestion.
Should we use any particular sauce?
Nothing particular. I used the Kimchi water, gochujang sauce, and tamari (or soy sauce). You can avoid this step and directly use some soy sauce in fried kimchi.
How to serve Quinoa Kimchi?
You can have it as such or serve it with stir-fried vegetables and tofu.
Other Vegan Korean dishes
Recipe card for kimchi fried quinoa
Quick Quinoa Kimchi
Ingredients
- 1 cup Boiled Quinoa
- 1 cup Kimchi
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot and peas
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp 1 inch ginger & 3 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang sauce optional
Instructions
- In a bowl combine kimchi water(water from kimchi jar), gochujang sauce, and tamari. Keep aside.
- On a heated pan, add sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and onions. Once the onions are transclent add the carrot and peas.
- Add the drained kimchi and fry on high heat. Combine the cooked quinoa and keep stirring. Pour the sauce and fry.