Kimchi and Chickpea Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and dried
• 3 cups cold cooked brown rice
• 1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped, plus 2 tbsp of its brine
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 2 eggs
• Toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Crisp the chickpeas in 1 tbsp sesame oil over high heat for 6 minutes.
2. 2Add the cold rice and press it flat, letting it catch for 2 minutes before stirring.
3. 3Add the kimchi, brine, and tamari, toss 2 minutes, then stir in the scallions.
4. 4Fry the eggs in the remaining oil and set one on each bowl.
5. 5Finish with sesame seeds.