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Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan)
This Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice—known as Takana Chahan—is a popular regional dish from Kyushu. Thanks to the tangy pickle, this simple fried rice is packed with comfort and plenty of umami! Add fluffy scrambled egg for extra protein and a pop of color. It‘s a quick meal you can make in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 servings cooked 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)
- 1 Tokyo negi (naga negi; long green onion) (use only white bottom part; use the white bottom part of 3–4 scallions)
- 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
- ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the eggs)
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 package stir-fried takana (pickled mustard greens) (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)
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 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!
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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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1561mg
(65%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.