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Kimchi Brown Rice Bowl for Gut Health

By the Healthy Plate team

Kimchi Bowl

Gut health is one of the biggest healthy-eating trends, with fermented foods like kimchi at its heart. This bowl combines kimchi with brown rice, protein and vegetables in one easy dish.

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What makes kimchi special?

  • Naturally fermented Korean cabbage
  • Contains live cultures when unpasteurised
  • Low in calories, big on flavour

Kimchi Bowl

10 minPrep
10 minCook
2Servings
420kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup kimchi
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g tofu or chicken breast
  • 1 cucumber, 1 carrot
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Spring onion and sesame seeds

Method

  1. Sear the tofu or chicken with a drop of sesame oil.
  2. Fry the eggs sunny side up.
  3. Divide the rice into two bowls and top with kimchi, vegetables, protein and egg.
  4. Finish with spring onion and sesame.
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Tip

Add kimchi at the end without cooking it to keep the live cultures.

Kimchi and fermented food

Kimchi is fermented cabbage with naturally occurring live bacteria. Add it off the heat so the heat doesn't kill them.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find kimchi?

In the Korean section of supermarkets or online — or make it at home with cabbage and Korean chilli.

Is kimchi spicy?

Usually a little. Start with two spoons and add more to taste.

Is it salty?

Fairly, so go easy on soy and salt elsewhere in the bowl.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.