Best 4 Chahan Japanese Fried Rice Recipes

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Chahan, also known as Japanese fried rice, is a popular dish enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for using up leftovers or creating a quick and easy meal.

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JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE (CHAHAN)



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There is no better use for leftover rice than chahan. A brief trip in a pan resurrects the grains and a few pantry ingredients-little more than eggs, oil, and salt-transform tired rice into a super-satisfying meal. To give the humble dish a little flair, I whip up a saucy broth filled with vegetables and shrimp and pour it on at the last minute. Of course, you can add any ingredients you like-peas or asparagus, kimchi or Japanese pickles, pork, or even, as I do at Morimoto Napa, duck confit.

Provided by Masaharu Morimoto

Categories     HarperCollins     Rice     Shrimp     Dinner     Mushroom     Egg     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup diced (1/4-inch cubes) carrot
12 medium shrimp (about 6 ounces), peeled and deveined, cut crosswise into thirds
1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame
1/4 cup diced (1/4-inch pieces) fresh shiitake mushrooms or rehydrated dried shiitakes
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
3 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
White or black pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 packed cups cooked short-grain white rice, preferably 1 or 2 days old
1 generous tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the carrot and cook 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they're just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain and then return them to the pot. Add the corn, edamame, shiitakes, chicken stock, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. In a small container, stir together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring constantly. Let the stock mixture come to a boil again and cook just until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and pepper to taste; keep warm, covered.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until they're barely cooked, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring often and breaking up the clumps but making sure not to smash the grains, until the rice is heated through and the egg has browned slightly, about 4 minutes. Season with about 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the fried rice among 4 small bowls and firmly press down on the rice to pack it into the bowls. Overturn the bowls onto 4 large shallow bowls. Remove the bowls to reveal the mounds of rice and pour the sauce over each one. Top with the scallions and serve.

CHAHAN - JAPANESE FRIED RICE



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My friend's mom owns a yakiniku resteraunt but she also cooks various other foods. This is her chahan recipe. She really uses chashaorou (chaashuu) but I don't know the word in English, but she said Bacon is okay too. If you like green peas, you can add 2 tbsps. (I don't like green peas, that's why I didn't add them into the ingredients list). Use how ever much olive oil, salt, and pepper you think you need.

Provided by Goldie174

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 g white rice
1 egg
2 -4 long green onions
40 g bacon
30 g carrots
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
salt
pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Chop the onions into small cube pieces. Dice the chashaorou/bacon and carrots
  • Fry the harder stuff first (onions, carrots, etc.)
  • Heat the frying pan, pour in the olive oil.
  • Then put the raw egg into the pan with the olive oil.
  • Before the egg becomes cooked, put in the warm rice, have the stovetop at medium heat.
  • Mix and cook/fry the rice and egg together (in a wok is best).
  • Add the long green onion, chashaorou/bacon, carrots and if you would like to - green peas as well.
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix it up.
  • Add 1 tbsp of sake and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix it up a little more and it's ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 734.1, Carbohydrate 167.5, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.5

JAPANESE BEEF FRIED RICE (CHAHAN)



Japanese Beef Fried Rice (Chahan) image

My boyfriend loved ordering this Japanese beef fried rice in our favorite Japanese restaurant. For dinner one time, I decided to surprise him by making my own...he absolutely loved it. This is a quick and easy all-in-one meal...has rice, meat, and vegetables. If you want a little more meat, you can match it up with some chicken teriyaki or grilled barbecue ribs...yum!

Provided by Erica Aquino

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup minced carrot
1 cup thinly sliced green beans
1 medium white onion, minced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups cooked white rice
1 large egg
¾ cup soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Saute carrots, green beans, onion, and garlic in the hot butter until onions are transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef to the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly and carrots are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice and mix well.
  • Crack the egg into a bowl and beat using a fork. Mix into rice mixture until egg is no longer runny, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in soy sauce. Taste and add more soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix rice well. When you're satisfied with the seasoning, turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1636 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY CHAHAN - JAPANESE FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Easy Chahan - Japanese Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Goldie174

Categories     White Rice

Time 17m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Chop long green onions, carrots, and bacon into little pieces.
  • Put 400g warm rice into a bowl and mix raw egg with it throughly, make sure the egg is coating the rice totally.
  • Fry the egg and rice mix with olive oil in a frying pan.
  • When the rice starts to spatter, add all the other ingredients except soy sauce and sake.
  • Fry all of the contents.
  • Add soy sauce and mix it throughly.
  • Add sake and mix it throughly.
  • Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1557.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 722.8, Carbohydrate 313, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 32.5

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice: Freshly cooked rice is too moist and will result in a mushy texture. Day-old rice has less moisture and will fry up better.
  • Choose the right kind of rice: Short-grain Japanese rice is the best choice for chahan. It has a sticky texture that holds together well when fried.
  • Use high heat: Chahan is traditionally cooked over a high flame. This helps to quickly brown the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the rice will steam instead of fry. This will result in a soggy texture.
  • Add the ingredients in the right order: The order in which you add the ingredients is important. Vegetables should be added first, followed by meat, and then eggs. Finally, add the rice and sauce.

Conclusion:

Chahan is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal. By following these tips, you can make chahan that is just as good as what you would get in a restaurant.

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