April 1, 2019
Kimchi is a delicious (and spicy!) Korean dish typically consisting of vegetables and seasonings such as cabbage, radish, scallions, garlic, ginger and chilli pepper. It goes through a fermentation process which allows it to have some great health benefits. Fermentation creates probiotics in the kimchi which help to repopulate the good bacteria in the digestive tract, leading to improved gut health. Improved gut health can lead to a wide array of health benefits from improving constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation. Fermented foods are your friend!
If purchasing a jar of pre-made kimchi from the store instead of making your own, be sure to read the ingredients list and opt for a brand that doesn’t contain any added sugar or MSG.
If you enjoy lots of flavours, a bit of spice and super easy recipes, give this kimchi fried “rice” a try!
Easy Kimchi Fried “Rice”
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- 4 stalks of green onion
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups of spinach
- 1 Jar of kimchi
- 2-3 tbsp of coconut aminos
- 2 tsp of sesame seeds
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat
- Wash and dry the cauliflower, remove all greens
- Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and place into a food processor, using the grater attachment to create cauliflower “rice”
- Saute the cauliflower rice in the skillet for 4-5 minutes until close to tender, stirring occasionally
- While the cauliflower is cooking, wash the green onion and cut into small pieces, set aside
- Make a well in the center of the cauliflower rice, crack the eggs into the center of the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently
- Combine the scrambled eggs into the cauliflower rice, then add the spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes, until wilted, stirring often
- Add the jar of kimchi and the coconut aminos, combine with other ingredients
- Divide into 2 servings and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds