Prepare for the Upcoming Summer with Konjac Fried Rice!

Stop Starving Diets!

As the weather gradually warms up, the flesh that was buried under clothes greets us. “Hello! We meet again?” As clothes become thinner, the traces of indulgence during winter clearly show on the body shape. The editor, who has carried the lifelong task of dieting, no longer has a clue on how to diet. Declaring that chicken breast, fruits, and diet supplements are no longer needed, they decided on a “delicious, hearty, and healthy” diet and browsed Market Kurly.

Then, ‘Konjac Fried Rice’ caught their eye. White rice is 313 kcal per 210g. Koreans rely on rice for energy, but when you set a full table with side dishes and stew, the calories must be enormous. They chose products with 200~300 kcal to ease guilt, but how would the taste be? No matter how much you diet, taste is important!

▶ [Market Kurly] Chicken Breast Konjac Fried Rice

Chicken Breast King Oyster Mushroom Curry Konjac Fried Rice When it comes to curry, isn’t Ottogi the brand! Using Ottogi curry powder, it delivers authentic curry flavor. There was concern that the king oyster mushrooms might be soggy, but their texture was pleasantly firm. A slight spiciness is added, possibly due to pepper. For those who find Ottogi’s 3-minute curry spicy, another product is recommended. Ottogi’s 3-minute curry spicy version is 170 kcal, but this product, including rice, is 260 kcal.

Chicken Breast Bulgogi Flavor Konjac Fried Rice This was made in collaboration with Ottogi’s beef bulgogi seasoning. It reminds you of bulgogi, but there is no real bulgogi inside; instead, it contains tender domestic chicken breast. As the name suggests, it has the taste and aroma of bulgogi. The flavor is somewhat mild but not overpowering, making it easy to eat. This product is 265 kcal.

Chicken Breast Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi) Konjac Fried Rice It tastes so good that you might doubt it’s a diet food. The spicy flavor of finely chopped kkakdugi stands out, making it the tastiest frozen kimchi fried rice tried so far. However, it might feel a bit spicy or salty to some, so topping it with a fried egg, the crowning touch of kimchi fried rice, would be perfect. Make sure to add this to your Market Kurly order! This highly satisfying product is 265 kcal.

▶ [Chung Jung One] Lightly Konjac Fried Rice

Egg Konjac Fried Rice The yellow scrambled eggs and colorful vegetables blend to create a visual similar to vegetable fried rice. It contains oats, lentils, and quinoa, offering a variety of textures. The taste was expected to be bland, and it was. Because of the visual, it reminded the editor of black bean sauce. If eaten with black bean sauce, it might taste like Chinese restaurant fried rice. At 175 kcal, it has the lowest calories among the konjac fried rice products purchased.

Spicy Seafood Konjac Fried Rice It contains three plump mini shrimp, large squid, and octopus, full of seafood flavor. The description says it includes spicy octopus stir-fry seasoning, which was a ray of hope for the editor who enjoys spicy food. It’s probably not spicy enough to make you gasp normally, but perhaps due to losing sensitivity while dieting, it felt quite spicy. For those worried about the spiciness, having a fried egg alongside would help both protein intake and neutralize the heat. Despite the red seasoning, it is very low in calories at 180 kcal.

▶ [Tandanji] Chicken Breast Konjac Fried Rice

This product has a higher rice ratio than konjac, giving it the most rice-like texture. True to the name Tandanji, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are well balanced, making the nutritional content the most reliable.

Chicken Breast Beef Konjac Fried Rice The more you chew, the richer the savory flavor of beef rises. The tender beef and crunchy vegetables blend with a slightly sweet sauce, making it perfect as a convenient meal for children. However, it felt like it could become monotonous quickly. Possibly due to the sweetness and meat, it showed the highest calorie among the purchased products at 305 kcal.

Chicken Breast Kimchi Konjac Fried Rice It contains a lot of kimchi, giving it a crunchy texture that is appealing. The finely chopped chicken breast was not dry but chewed softly. It lacked much spicy-sweet flavor, but considering it as a diet kimchi fried rice or frozen kimchi fried rice, it was edible. For those who usually like strong flavors, adding more kimchi and stir-frying it in a pan is recommended. This product offers a bland yet healthy taste and is 230 kcal.

Photo by Yoon Eun-ae