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Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

Ready in less than 20 minutes, this Japanese Fried Rice, also known as Yakimeshi is so easy to make. It only requires a few simple ingredients and makes for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tbsp oil
  • 4-5 slices cooked ham diced
  • 4-5 stalks green onions diced
  • 3 cups cooked rice Japanese short-grain rice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1½ tbsp kewpie mayo
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. Add oil to a wok or large pan over high heat. Then add the diced ham and green onions. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked rice along with the salt, pepper, soy sauce, and mayonnaise. Toss until fully combined.
  3. Make a well in the middle of the pan and add the eggs to the middle.
  4. Scramble them well in the middle until cooked through before tossing it with the rest of the rice mixture.
  5. Add the peas to the fried rice and mix to combine. Top with more green onions before serving if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 676mg (28%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 536IU (11%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 676mg 28%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 536IU 11%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.