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How to fix watery kimchi fried rice

Cook off excess liquid before adding more seasoning. Adding more soy sauce usually adds more moisture too.

Kimchi fried rice
Dish reference photo; not a step-by-step photo of this adjustment. Sharon Ang · CC0

What to try

  1. Move the rice to a wide pan and spread it out rather than piling it up.

  2. Stir in small batches so steam can escape; stop when the texture suits you.

  3. Next time, drain very wet kimchi and add its liquid only if the rice needs it.

Make a small adjustment, then check the result before changing the whole batch.

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