Okinawa Fried Rice With Mustard Green (Karashina Yakimeshi)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 4
Okinawa Fried Rice with Mustard Green (Karashina Yakimeshi)
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup japanese rice
1 cup water
75 g mustard , green ( karashina )
2 garlic cloves
1/4 piece onion
50 g carrots
75 g okinawa salt pork
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons broad chili bean paste ( doubanjiang )
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Okinawa Fried Rice is a traditional Japanese dish that originated from the Okinawa region. This dish has been a staple of the Okinawan diet and is served as a main dish or as a side dish. The Okinawa fried rice is made with Japanese rice, okinawa salt pork, mustard greens, and broad chili bean paste. The dish is very versatile and can be made with other ingredients as well. Mustard greens are known to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. They help in reducing blood pressure, preventing cancer, and improving bone health. The salt pork gives the dish a unique taste and is a great source of protein.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and drain it for about 20-30 minutes.
2.Cut the mustard green and chop garlic cloves and onion.
3.Cut the carrot into small pieces. Cut okinawa salt pork into small cubes.
4.Heat the wok with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat. Add the garlic and onion, stirring quickly.
5.Add the pork, carrot, mustard green, broad chili bean paste, soy sauce and stir-fry over high heat.
6.Add the rice, pepper, salt and continue stir-frying until everything is well mixed and heated through.

PROS

This Okinawa fried rice has a unique taste with the flavor of salt pork mixed with mustard greens and chili bean paste.

The dish is quick and simple to make, and highly customizable.

It uses fresh ingredients making it a very healthy and wholesome meal.

CONS

The dish has a spicy and salty taste, which may not be liked by everyone.

The broad chili bean paste can be difficult to find if you don’t live near an Asian market or grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Okinawa fried rice provides a balanced meal with protein from the pork, carbohydrates from the rice, and beneficial antioxidants and fibers from the mustard greens.
The dish is low in calories, fat, and sugar making it a great diet food.

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