Easy Japanese Fried Rice Chahan
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and cooled Japanese rice or other short grain rice
- 2 tbsp canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup diced rehydrated shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped spring onions for garnishing
Preparation
Break apart the cooked rice in a bowl.
Heat a pan or wok and add 2 tbsp of canola or neutral oil.
Once hot, add in the onion and garlic and sauté until aromatic.
Add in the carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the corn, peas, and mushrooms, then season with 1 tsp salt.
Add in the cooked rice, season with soy sauce and black pepper, mix well, and cook over high heat while mixing constantly to avoid sticking.
Finish by adding sesame oil and mixing well.
Transfer the rice to a bowl, pack it with a spoon, place a plate over it, and flip to create a rounded dome shape.
Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions if desired, and enjoy while hot.
Tips
Use leftover or day-old rice for best results.
Customize with any vegetables or mushrooms you have available.
