Mom's Kimchi Egg Recipe
Kimchi Scrambled Eggs
This simple and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick breakfast or a light meal. The combination of kimchi and eggs creates a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. Follow these easy steps to make your own Kimchi Scrambled Eggs!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup kimchi, or to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Directions
Step 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the kimchi to the hot oil and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the kimchi. Stir everything together.
Step 4: Cook and stir the mixture for 2-3 minutes, until the eggs are fully set and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 208 |
| Fat | 19g |
| Carbs | 4g |
| Protein | 8g |
Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Calories | 208 |
| Total Fat | 19g (24%) |
| Saturated Fat | 4g (19%) |
| Cholesterol | 186mg (62%) |
| Sodium | 568mg (25%) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4g (1%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (3%) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 8g (15%) |
| Vitamin C | 40mg (44%) |
| Calcium | 99mg (8%) |
| Iron | 2mg (9%) |
| Potassium | 255mg (5%) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is based on available data for the ingredients used. If following a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or dietitian before preparing this recipe.
Comments
DLBH5
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
I am new to eating kimchi and was looking for ideas and came across this recipe. So good and so simple. I will be having this for breakfast often. Thank you so much!
kelkel
07/29/2023 09:25:44 PM
Better yet, use ghee, get eggs started on low heat, then when half way done add a cup of kimchi and gently fold to heat without over heating. Im just thinking of the pro or prebiotics, and that gramma always said to cook eggs slow. Eating it right now. No rice but so good. Im glad others are eating. I get my kimchi from costco and its what got me started. Haven't made it and might not, but i always feel so good for eating it. Cheers🤗👍💓
NanaDebbie
11/10/2019 03:23:24 PM
I thought the ratio of kimchi to eggs was a bit much so I made this with 4 eggs instead of 2 and for my taste it was perfect. I recommend chopping up the kimchi to a more manageable size. I also added fresh spinach, 1 T. sour cream whisked into the eggs before I added to the pan. This is a terrific recipe , very simple and tasty as is but it lends it's self to personal variations. ( Used Mother In Laws Kimchi. )
Angel Leyva
11/28/2020 08:08:49 PM
This is a delicious and easy to make recipe! I added fresh mushrooms to the Kimchi when heating, and added fresh black pepper and smoked jalapeño powder to the eggs, turned out fantastic with a sprinkle of cheddar on top! You can do almost anything with this recipe.
liz moo
12/16/2018 06:48:12 PM
turns out very well if you let the kimchi and egg sit on the flame for a while; the kimchi caramelizes and eggs turn nice and fluffy
JollyChop8401
09/03/2022 02:17:38 PM
This was excellent. I've never had cooked kimchi before and for some reason the eggs came out not only fluffy but tasting a little cheesy which I thought was excellent. I did add some black pepper as other people mentioned I highly recommend this recipe
Amanda West Millen
09/06/2021 02:01:16 PM
Outstanding. I also make kimchi rice…which is wonderful. This was almost as good and less carbs. I used ghee for my oil. So delish!
UpbeatPea9359
05/03/2024 11:18:33 AM
Simple, quick, healthy, delicious! I use minimal oil to keep the fat content down. I throw in a handful of edamame at the end to increase the protien and add texture.
ZanySeed5768
04/21/2023 12:40:45 PM
So. Darn. Good. I added spinach, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Will def be making again!
Christina2k
01/09/2019 08:35:13 PM
I like eggs and I love kimchi . . . How have I never done this before!? The only substitution I made was to switch out the vegetable oil (high in omega-6 fatty acids and some trans fat) for avocado oil (full of healthy monounsaturated fat). Super fast, easy, delicious, and nutritious! Thanks!
Brandon Robinson
02/06/2025 11:18:50 PM
Bro, I’m officially impressed with myself.
FunBoard6424
01/15/2025 05:31:47 PM
Very yummy, thank you!
WorthyBun4388
04/10/2022 03:07:56 PM
I also doubled the amount of eggs for this recipe. Next time I will chop the kimchi up smaller into more manageable bites as well. I love kimchi but usually can’t eat much because the carbonation combined with spiciness hurts my tongue. Cooking it first makes it more mild yet it was still every bit as delicious!
Carol Sorensen
03/12/2022 04:50:34 AM
super delicious and so easy! it will definitely be in regular rotation!
cbrito688
11/18/2021 05:18:40 PM
Added yellow peppers and some hot sauce at the end. Yummmyyyyy
nickinak
01/21/2021 07:57:40 PM
So easy, so good, the changes I made; a piece of buttered sourdough toast along side w/coffee
Jason Domingues
05/11/2020 02:47:46 PM
Amazing!
Chris Armstrong
12/28/2019 08:38:46 PM
I added turmeric and black pepper as well. Overall pretty good!
AmberShahin
09/04/2019 04:45:36 PM
As soon as I saw this recipe I could not wait until my husband left for work (he hates the smell of kimchi) before I could make this. It is amazing and absolutely the easiest thing to make.