Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (370g) short-grain white rice
  • 1.5 cups (350ml) water
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) kimchi brine
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
  • 1 cup (150g) aged kimchi, chopped
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Gochujang
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 stalks (20g) green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp (5g) toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp (5ml) toasted sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. If using a rice cooker with a sauté function, brown the beef in 1 tbsp of oil until deep brown. Otherwise, mix raw ground beef with minced garlic, grated ginger, and Gochujang in a bowl until incorporated.
  2. Rinse the rice until water runs clear and place it in the rice cooker pot. Stir in the water, kimchi brine, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  3. Layer the chopped kimchi and the beef mixture evenly across the top of the rice without stirring them in.
  4. Close the lid and cook using the 'White Rice' or 'Standard' setting. Once finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to steam.
  5. While the rice rests, fry the eggs in a separate pan sunny-side up or over-easy.
  6. Gently fold the beef and kimchi into the rice. Portion into bowls and top each with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil.