---
title: Gochujang Shrimp Fried Rice
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/gochujang-shrimp-fried-rice-68469ca5e3fd4af871aee068
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Eggs
tags:
  - New
  - Spicy
  - Korean
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 228
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the dish's bold flavors, though some found it a bit too spicy or sweet.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to prepare, with minimal prep work required.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/gochujang-shrimp-fried-rice.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce.

In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{1¼%cups}, @water{1¼%cups}, and @salt{1%pinch}. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}.

While rice cooks, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sweet soy glaze{2%tbsp}, @gochujang sauce{1%tbsp}, half the @sesame oil{1%tbsp}, half the @rice wine vinegar{1%tbsp}, and @sugar{1%tsp}. Whisk until smooth. Season with @black pepper{1%pinch}.

Rinse @shrimp{8%oz} under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @peas{1%cup}, @carrot{1%unit}(diced), @ginger{1%unit}(minced), @garlic{2%cloves}(minced), @scallions{2%unit} whites, and shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. -- Tip: Reduce heat to medium if mixture is browning too quickly!

Add remaining sesame oil and a drizzle of oil to the pan. Add cooked rice and press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until slightly crispy on bottom ~{2%minutes}.

Drizzle fried rice with @gochujang aioli{2%tbsp}. Garnish with scallion greens and @korean chili flakes{1%tsp} to taste; top with @kimchi{¼%cup} in the center.