🍛🔥 Kimchi Fried Rice with Sweet Peas, Chopped French Green Beans, Scrambled Eggs, Ghee, and Fresh Herbs 🥚🧄✨
1️⃣ Overview & Purpose of the Dish (10/10) 🌿
This Kimchi Fried Rice with Sweet Peas and French Green Beans is a perfect balance of umami, spice, crunch, and creaminess, combining fermented kimchi depth, buttery ghee richness, and the vibrant crunch of fresh vegetables.
The dish is cooked in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for a fragrant, silky finish, while scrambled eggs add creaminess, and holy basil + cilantro provide a fresh, aromatic lift. Every bite bursts with heat, tang, and the deep umami of aged kimchi.
🌟 Why This Fried Rice?
✅ Kimchi’s Fermented Depth & Spicy Kick – Infuses natural umami & slight tanginess into the rice.
✅ Sweet Peas & French Green Beans for Freshness – Adds a crunchy, slightly sweet contrast.
✅ Scrambled Eggs for Creamy Texture – Creates a perfect balance between soft & crispy rice.
✅ Ghee & EVOO for Buttery Silkiness – Enhances richness while keeping it light.
✅ Garnished with Holy Basil & Cilantro – Adds herbal brightness to cut through the spice.
This isn’t just fried rice—it’s an umami-rich, herbaceous, and soul-warming fusion of flavors and textures.
2️⃣ Main Experience (25/25) 🔥
🌟 Sensory Highlights:
• Sight 👀 – A golden, crispy rice dish speckled with bright green peas, crunchy beans, fiery red kimchi, and soft scrambled eggs, finished with fresh green herbs.
• Sound 🎵 – The sizzle of rice crisping in the pan, the snap of sautéed green beans, and the soft fluff of eggs folding into the dish.
• Smell 🌿 – A bold mix of spicy kimchi, buttery ghee, nutty olive oil, and fresh herbal notes from basil and cilantro.
• Touch ✋ – The soft chew of fluffy scrambled eggs, the tender bite of rice, and the crisp freshness of green beans.
• Taste ✨ – A fiery, tangy, garlicky richness from the kimchi, balanced by the creamy eggs, slightly sweet peas, and the fresh bite of holy basil and cilantro.
3️⃣ Key Components of the Dish 🔮
🍚 The Fried Rice Base (Savory, Crispy & Umami-Packed)
✅ Day-old jasmine rice – Perfect for absorbing flavors while staying light & fluffy.
✅ Ghee & EVOO blend – Ghee for rich depth, EVOO for a smooth finish.
✅ Kimchi-infused seasoning – Cooks into the rice for tangy, fermented richness.
🌶️ The Kimchi & Aromatics (Bold & Spiced)
✅ Aged, chopped kimchi – Develops deep umami and slight heat.
✅ Garlic & scallions – Enhances the savory base of the rice.
✅ Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional) – Adds an extra heat punch.
🥬 The Vegetables (Sweet, Crunchy & Balanced)
✅ Sweet peas – Adds natural sweetness & soft texture.
✅ French green beans (chopped) – Brings a crisp, slightly grassy bite.
🥚 The Scrambled Eggs (Creamy & Velvety)
✅ Soft, silky eggs folded into the rice – Balances spice with creamy texture.
🌿 The Fresh Herb Garnish (Bright & Aromatic)
✅ Holy basil & cilantro – Lifts the richness with an herbaceous, slightly anise-like finish.
4️⃣ Cooking Instructions 👨🍳🔥
🛒 Ingredients List:
For the Kimchi Fried Rice:
• 2 cups day-old jasmine rice
• ½ cup aged kimchi, chopped
• 2 tbsp kimchi juice (from the jar)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• ½ tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)
For the Vegetables:
• ½ cup sweet peas
• ½ cup chopped French green beans
For the Scrambled Eggs:
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp ghee
• Pinch of salt & pepper
For the Garnish:
• 2 tbsp chopped holy basil
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Scrambled Eggs
1️⃣ Heat 1 tsp ghee in a skillet over medium heat.
2️⃣ Pour in beaten eggs, seasoning with salt & pepper.
3️⃣ Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
4️⃣ Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables & Kimchi
1️⃣ In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp EVOO & 1 tbsp ghee over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add garlic and scallions, cooking until fragrant.
3️⃣ Toss in chopped kimchi and kimchi juice, stirring for 1-2 minutes until caramelized.
4️⃣ Add chopped French green beans and sweet peas, cooking until just tender but still crisp.
Step 3: Stir-Fry the Rice
1️⃣ Increase heat to high and add day-old rice to the pan.
2️⃣ Stir-fry, pressing down with a spatula occasionally to develop crispy bits.
3️⃣ Sprinkle in gochugaru (optional) for extra heat.
4️⃣ Stir everything together for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is well-coated.
Step 4: Fold in Scrambled Eggs & Herbs
1️⃣ Gently fold in the scrambled eggs so they coat some of the rice.
2️⃣ Sprinkle chopped holy basil and cilantro over the top.
3️⃣ Toss briefly, then remove from heat.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Garnish with extra herbs & sesame seeds (optional).
2️⃣ Serve hot with extra kimchi on the side for a fully loaded umami experience.
💯 Blueprint Rating: 100/100 🎯
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