Japanese Chahan or Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola 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 shiitake mushrooms, diced (feel free to use other mushrooms!)
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- sesame seeds and chopped spring onions for garnishing
Preparation
Break apart the cooked rice. Heat a pan or wok. Add 2 tbsp oil. Once hot, add in the onion and garlic. Sauté until aromatic. Add in the carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes
Add in the rest of the corn, peas, and mushrooms. Season with 1 tsp salt. This will be a little salty but once the rice is mixed in, it’ll be just right
Add in the cooked rice. Season with soy sauce and black pepper. Mix well. Cook over high heat, mixing constantly to avoid the bottom from sticking
Finish off with some sesame oil. Transfer rice to a bowl and pack with a spoon. Place a place over and flip to create a rounded rice shape. Garnish with some sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired. Enjoy while hot
