Japanese Fried Rice
Also known as Yakimeshi, this rice dish with eggs, vegetables and sesame oil is a staple in Japan.
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Japanese Fried Rice
Also known as Yakimeshi, this rice dish with eggs, vegetables and sesame oil is a staple in Japan.
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| 83/4 cup |
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Ingredients
- 2Tbsp vegetable olive oil blenddivided
- 3ea eggswhisked
- 2ea carrotsdiced
- 1ea white oniondiced
- 2ea garlic clovesminced
- 4ea green onionsliced
- 4cups cooked ricechilled*
- 2Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet.
- Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in the cold rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
- Add the eggs back to the pan and stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately. Serve with cooked chicken for a complete meal.
Recipe Notes
*Leftover rice from the day before is best. Rinse rice under water to break apart before using. This dish is typically prepared with white rice but brown rice is used here as a healthier swap!
Recipe courtesy of Aramark Chef Tessa Collins.
