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Yakimeshi (Japanese Fried Rice)
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Yakimeshi (Japanese Fried Rice)

This easy Yakimeshi (a.k.a. Chahan) recipe is a delicious Japanese fried rice that comes together in minutes from just a handful of simple ingredients.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 325 grams short-grain rice best when stale, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 egg beaten, large
  • 70 grams ham (3-4 slices)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
  • 2 scallions (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Use your hands to crumble the rice.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot and then add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the pan.
  3. Add the egg and let it bloom for a few seconds before quickly scrambling them.
  4. Add the crumbled rice to the egg before it's fully cooked and use a spatula or wooden paddle to break up any clumps of rice or egg.
  5. Add the ham, and toss to distribute evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the rice and continue tossing until the rice doesn't stick together.
  7. Drizzle the soy sauce along the rim of the pan and then quickly toss the rice to coat it evenly.
  8. Finish by adding the sesame oil and scallions and toss to combine.
  9. To serve the Yakimeshi, you can press the rice into a bowl to mold it into a perfect dome.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 1107mg (46%) Potassium 322mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 357IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 1107mg 46%
Potassium 322mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 357IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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