Step 1

If using bacon, fry it till half crispy in a pan. Once halfway cooked, add the kimchi.

Step 2

Stir fry the kimchi with the bacon, and allow the kimchi to cook. Once most of the liquid has cooked off, and it smells roasted, the kimchi is fried adequately.

Step 3

Add eggs next, and scramble to combine with the kimchi. Let the eggs cook.

Step 4

Create a well in the middle, and add more oil if needed, and add garlic, cooked rice, and the optional Gochugaru chilli powder for more heat and colour. Stir through to combine.

Step 5

Add the kimchi liquid next, fish sauce to season and the vegetables. Toss through to combine.

Step 6

Once the vegetables wilt, drizzle with sesame oil and add the cheese. Stir through and kimchi fried rice is done once cheese melts!