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Fried Rice

볶음밥
bokkeum-bap

A Korean-style fried rice made by stir-frying rice with various ingredients in oil. It is a simple dish that can mainly be made with leftover rice, enhanced with various vegetables, meat, and seafood for flavor.

Category
Rice dishes

Cultural background

Fried rice is a dish that can be easily made using leftover ingredients, commonly consumed in Korean households. Various ingredients are used depending on what is available in each family's refrigerator.

Goes well with

Kimchi— A traditional Korean side dish made with fermented napa cabbage