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.
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
- Gather all the ingredients.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell) and ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and whisk together.
- 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.
- With a blunt-end wooden spatula, swirl the loosely set egg around the pan to continue cooking the rest of the egg.
- When the bottom of the egg is set but the top is not yet fully cooked, transfer it back to the bowl.
- 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.
- Add 1 package stir-fried takana (pickled mustard greens) and stir-fry for 2 minutes until well coated with oil.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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.