I started experimenting with kimchi as an ingredient long ago. So far, my favorite way to eat it is in fried rice. This vegan kimchi fried rice with edamame is a colorful dish that is super easy to make!
I previously posted a kimchi fried rice recipe that had a sunny side up egg on top. This vegan version is just as good, and is a bit more colorful thanks to the red cabbage.
I adore the peanuts on top of this dish. They add a slightly creamy flavor that I love paired with the funky kimchi. Feel free to omit them for a nut-free version.
Variations to the Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Edamame recipe:
- Soy Free – Swap the edamame for chickpeas. I have used both in this recipe. The chickpeas have a drier texture but still work well.
- Speedy Swap – try a bag of coleslaw mix in place of the red cabbage to eleminate a prep step.
- Probiotic benefit – don’t forget that you shouldn’t heat the kimchi to retain its probiotic benefits!
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Edamame
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 large or 3 small servings
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- Splash olive oil
- 1 cup peas (frozen is fine)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (preferably day old)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari (for gluten free)
- 1 cup sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup edamame (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup kimchi, diced, pluls some liquid from the jar
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- Sriracha, for serving if you like it spicy
Instructions
- In a large skillet (I used a 10 inch cast iron) saute onion in olive oil until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in peas, and cook until thawed if frozen. Then mix in rice, garlic, and soy sauce or tamari. Stir to combine and let saute for about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Divide fried rice onto 2-3 plates (depending on the size serving you want). Top with sliced cabbage, edamame, kimchi, and peanuts. Serve with Sriracha if desired.
Thanks, Alison for this awesome and delicious recipe. Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice is one of my favorite meals. It has a very delightful taste.
After switching to veganism, I have faced many problems like what to eat or what to not. Especially some foods taste are not satisfactory. I have made Vegan Kinchi Fried Rice by following your recipe. It tastes awesome. I am planning to try some other recipes also!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Farzana, I’m so glad you are finding some recipes that you enjoy! Here are a few of my other vegan favorites: African Peanut Stew with Lentils and Quinoa or Cilantro Avocado Pesto Pasta!