Peanut Gochujang Rice: One Skillet
This peanut gochujang rice one-skillet meal is spicy, nutty, and packed with bold flavor—perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Skillet Meal, One-Pot
- Method: Stovetop, One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or neutral oil)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small carrot, diced
1 cup broccoli florets (or other veggies of choice)
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1 egg (optional, fried or scrambled)
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot, and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook for another 2–3 minutes until bright and tender.
Stir in the cooked rice, breaking apart clumps.
In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour sauce into skillet and stir until everything is coated and heated through.
(Optional) Push rice to one side and cook an egg in the skillet, then mix in or serve on top.
Garnish with green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use leftover cold rice for best texture (fresh rice can turn mushy).
Add chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing gochujang.
For a nut-free version, substitute tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/peanut-gochujang-rice-one-skillet/
