Easy Chahan – Japanese Fried Rice

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2
Easy Chahan - Japanese Fried Rice Recipe
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

400 g rice
1 egg
1 -3 long green onion
30 g carrots
40 g bacon
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
salt
pepper
olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Chahan, sometimes spelled chahan or yakimeshi, it's a Japanese fried rice dish, which resembles Chinese fried rice but with a unique slightly different taste. The dish is quick, easy, and a perfect staple for any Japanese cuisine-loving household. Chahan is a cheap, filling and tasty option for a weekly meal, which can be easily prepared in about 20 minutes. The dish complements any Japanese main dish, ranging from homemade miso soup to teriyaki chicken or tofu. In Japan, chahan is so popular that you can find it in just about any restaurant, including fast-food chains.

Instructions

1.Rinse rice and add 450 ml of water to it, then cook the rice in a rice cooker.
2.Whisk egg in a small bowl and fry it in a pan to make thin omelette, let it cool and slice it into fun strips.
3.Cut the long green onion, carrots and bacon into small pieces.
4.In a large pan or wok, heat up olive oil and stir-fry the carrots and bacon for 2 minutes.
5.Add the green onion, soy sauce, and sake. Stir-fry for another minute.
6.Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry until the rice is heated through.
7.Mix in the sliced egg strips with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

PROS

Easy Chahan is a quick and easy meal to whip up.

The dish is tasty and packed with protein thanks to the eggs and bacon.

The recipe is very easy to personalize — substituting with different toppings is both fun and delicious.

CONS

Chahan is not the healthiest meal ever.
Fried rice can be high in carbs and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The one promising fact is that since this recipe is made with brown rice, it contains more fiber and nutrients than white rice. As an excellent source of both carbs and protein, Chahan is a filling and satisfying dish. The egg topping in Chahan provides a good amount of protein which supports muscle growth and maintenance. It’s also a good source of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.

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