Chahan Japanese Fried Rice
Discover the irresistible flavors of Chahan, a classic Japanese fried rice recipe that transforms leftover rice into a savory masterpiece in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender scrambled eggs, fragrant garlic, sweet diced carrots, and umami-rich soy sauce, this dish is elevated by bits of smoky cooked ham and freshly chopped green onions for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Perfectly seared in sesame and vegetable oils, the rice achieves a lightly crisped, golden finish while remaining fluffy inside. This quick and flavorful one-pan recipe is a crowd-pleaser, ideal as a side or a standalone meal. Serve it hot and watch it disappear from the table! Perfect for fans of Japanese cuisine, easy weeknight dinners, or creative uses for day-old rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 small Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.333 cup Cooked ham (diced)
- 3 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Carrot (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients by dicing the ham, carrot, and green onions, and mincing the garlic cloves.
In a large frying pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then pour them into the heated pan. Stir the eggs continuously to scramble them until cooked but still tender, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the diced ham and carrot to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until the carrot starts to soften.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula or wooden spoon as you stir.
Mix in the scrambled eggs, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed and the rice is heated through.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the fried rice and give it a final quick stir.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 3535 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
