Easy Japanese Fried Rice

Posted on July 26, 2024

Simple Japanese Stir-Fried Rice is a fast and tasty dish that can be prepared in just30 minutes. It includes light and fluffy jasmine rice, scrambled eggs, sesame seeds, and a hint of soy sauce. Ideal for a fulfilling weeknight dinner or as a complement to your preferred Japanese-style dishes, this dish provides a more nutritious option compared to classic fried rice.

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Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice

2 cups chicken stock

1 ½ cups water

4 tablespoons butter, divided, or more to taste

2 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste

2 tablespoons soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®), or to taste

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Place rice, chicken stock, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

2

Remove from the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble, stirring often to chop chunks of egg into small bits with a spatula.

4

Place rice in a large mixing bowl, add eggs, and toss together.

5

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

6

Dump rice mixture into the hot pan. Add sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes.

7

Taste and add more butter or soy sauce as desired. Serve.

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Jasmine rice: A fragrant, long-grain rice that provides a fluffy texture and subtle flavor to the dish.
• Chicken stock: Adds depth and richness to the rice, enhancing its overall taste.
• Butter: Contributes a creamy, rich flavor to the fried rice.
• Eggs: Provide protein and a soft, scrambled texture that complements the rice.
• Sesame seeds: Offer a nutty flavor and subtle crunch to the dish.
• Soy sauce: Adds a savory, umami flavor that ties the ingredients together.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Carbohydrates from the rice
• Protein from the eggs
• Healthy fats from the sesame seeds and butter
• Relatively low in fat and calories compared to other fried rice recipes, making it a healthier option for those watching their calorie intake.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories400
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat18 g72 g25%
• Saturated Fat8 g20 g40%
• Cholesterol125 mg300 mg41.67%
• Sodium680 mg2300 mg29.57%
• Total Carbohydrate48 g275 g17.45%
• Dietary Fiber1 g28 g3.57%
• Total Sugars1 g
• Protein10 g50 g20%
• Calcium40 mg1300 mg3.08%
• Iron2 mg18 mg11.11%
• Potassium120 mg4700 mg2.55%
• Vitamin A200 mcg900 mcg22.22%
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1 mg90 mg1.11%
• Magnesium30 mg420 mg7.14%
• Zinc1 mg11 mg9.09%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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