How to Make Easy Japanese Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you'll love this easy recipe for Japanese fried rice. This dish is a staple in Japanese households and is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. It's also a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste, making it the perfect weeknight meal.

Japanese fried rice, also known as "chahan," is a popular dish in Japan and is often made with a combination of vegetables, meat, and egg. It's a savory and comforting dish that is packed wit...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided, or more to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®), or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place rice, chicken stock, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble, stirring often to chop chunks of egg into small bits with a spatula.
  • Place rice in a large mixing bowl, add eggs, and toss together.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Dump rice mixture into the hot pan. Add sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes.
  • Taste and add more butter or soy sauce as desired. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    592 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 88mg