Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 drops sesame oil, or to taste
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup shredded carrots
2 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
½ cup cubed, fully cooked ham
⅓ cup chopped kimchi
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Warm butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok.
Add in sesame oil. Add onion, carrots, and scallions and cook until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes.
Mix in cubed ham and kimchi; cook for 1 more minute.
Season with garlic powder.
Stir in rice and cook until mixture is heated throughout.
Drizzle soy sauce over top and mix in gochujang.
Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Butter & Olive Oil: Provides a rich base and ensures the ingredients do not stick to the skillet.
- Sesame Oil: Adds a nutty and aromatic flavor that is characteristic of Korean cuisine.
- Onion, Carrots, Scallions: These vegetables add sweetness, crunch, and a fresh taste to the dish.
- Ham: Offers a savory, meaty flavor and makes the dish more filling.
- Kimchi: Brings a tangy, spicy, and slightly fermented flavor that is essential for this dish.
- Garlic Powder: Enhances the overall taste with a mild garlic flavor.
- Cooked Rice: The main component of the dish, best if slightly dry or day-old for optimal texture.
- Soy Sauce & Gochujang: These provide depth, umami, and a pleasant heat, making the dish more flavorful.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Used for adjusting seasoning to taste.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Calories: This dish is moderate in calories, making it a balanced meal choice.
- Protein: The ham and rice provide a good amount of protein, making the dish filling.
- Carbohydrates: The rice is the primary source of carbohydrates, providing energy.
- Fats: The butter, olive oil, and sesame oil contribute to the fat content, adding richness to the dish.
- Fiber: Vegetables and kimchi add dietary fiber, aiding digestion.
- Sodium: Soy sauce and kimchi contribute to the sodium content, so adjust salt to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories300
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat12 g72 g16.67%
- Saturated Fat4 g20 g20%
- Cholesterol20 mg300 mg6.67%
- Sodium800 mg2300 mg34.78%
- Total Carbohydrate40 g275 g14.55%
- Dietary Fiber2 g28 g7.14%
- Total Sugars1 g
- Protein8 g50 g16%
- Calcium40 mg1300 mg3.08%
- Iron1.4 mg18 mg7.78%
- Potassium150 mg4700 mg3.19%
- Vitamin A405 mcg900 mcg45%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)6 mg90 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K35 mcg120 mcg29.17%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.1 mg1.7 mg5.88%
- Folate20 mcg400 mcg5%
