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Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan)
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Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan)

Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice, or Takana Chahan, features day-old Japanese short-grain rice stir-fried with pickled mustard greens called takana. The dish combines the crunch and slight tang of takana with fluffy scrambled eggs and savory soy-seasoned rice, complemented by the nuttiness from toasted sesame oil. This fried rice highlights the unique flavor of pickled mustard greens, making it a practical and flavorful way to use leftovers for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 ervings Japanese short-grain rice 2⅝ cups, 495 g; cooled; day-old rice, preferably; if you haven‘t prepped the rice yet, cook 1⅛ cups or 1½ rice cooker cups (8 oz, 270 ml) short-grain rice and cool it following my instructions below, cooked
  • 1 green onion use only white bottom part; use the white bottom part of 3-4 scallions, aka Tokyo negi, naga negi, long green onion
  • 2 egg large, 50 g each, without shell
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt for the eggs, Diamond Crystal brand
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 package takana 4.23 oz, 120 g; the package has the name takana aburaitame (高菜油炒め) or aji takana (味高菜); read more about this and how you can substitute in the blog post, stir-fried, pickled mustard greens
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper powder

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. If you are using 2 servings of freshly cooked rice, transfer the hot rice to a baking sheet. Spread it out and let it cool completely.
  3. Cut and separate the white and green parts of 1 Tokyo negi (naga negi; long green onion) and set aside the green part for another use (I added it to miso soup with shiitake mushrooms). Thinly slice the white part of the negi.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell) and ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and whisk together.
  5. Heat 2 Tbsp neutral oil in a wok (I used this medium carbon steel wok) over medium heat. When the wok is hot, add the beaten eggs. After a few seconds, the egg will start to float on top of the oil.
  6. With a blunt-end wooden spatula, swirl the loosely set egg around the pan to continue cooking the rest of the egg.
  7. When the bottom of the egg is set but the top is not yet fully cooked, transfer it back to the bowl.
  8. Add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil to the wok, then add the white part of the Tokyo negi. Stir-fry to coat with the oil.
  9. Add 1 package stir-fried takana (pickled mustard greens) and stir-fry for 2 minutes until well coated with oil.
  10. Add 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice, cooled, to the wok. With the spatula, use a slicing motion to separate the rice clumps and combine the rice with the takana mixture.
  11. Season the fried rice with 2 tsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp white pepper powder. Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning since each brand of stir-fried takana is flavored differently.
  12. Add the cooked egg back into the wok and break it into smaller pieces. Toss everything together and turn off the heat. Serve the fried rice in individual plates/bowls. Enjoy!
To Store
  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 1561mg (65%) Potassium 96mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 1561mg 65%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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