Best 4 Japanese Beef Fried Rice Chahan Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of Japan with our authentic Japanese Beef Fried Rice (Chahan) recipe, a delectable dish that combines tender beef, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful vegetables. Savor the harmony of savory and sweet flavors as soy sauce, mirin, and sake blend together, creating a symphony of tastes. Explore variations of this beloved dish, including a vegetarian option packed with umami-rich mushrooms, a seafood rendition bursting with briny flavors, and a chicken version offering a succulent twist. Each recipe promises an easy-to-follow guide, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Unleash your culinary skills and embark on a delightful journey of Japanese cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE (CHAHAN)



Japanese-Style Fried Rice (Chahan) image

There is no better use for leftover rice than chahan. A brief trip in a pan resurrects the grains and a few pantry ingredients-little more than eggs, oil, and salt-transform tired rice into a super-satisfying meal. To give the humble dish a little flair, I whip up a saucy broth filled with vegetables and shrimp and pour it on at the last minute. Of course, you can add any ingredients you like-peas or asparagus, kimchi or Japanese pickles, pork, or even, as I do at Morimoto Napa, duck confit.

Provided by Masaharu Morimoto

Categories     HarperCollins     Rice     Shrimp     Dinner     Mushroom     Egg     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup diced (1/4-inch cubes) carrot
12 medium shrimp (about 6 ounces), peeled and deveined, cut crosswise into thirds
1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame
1/4 cup diced (1/4-inch pieces) fresh shiitake mushrooms or rehydrated dried shiitakes
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
3 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
White or black pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 packed cups cooked short-grain white rice, preferably 1 or 2 days old
1 generous tablespoon thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the carrot and cook 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they're just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain and then return them to the pot. Add the corn, edamame, shiitakes, chicken stock, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. In a small container, stir together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring constantly. Let the stock mixture come to a boil again and cook just until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and pepper to taste; keep warm, covered.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until they're barely cooked, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring often and breaking up the clumps but making sure not to smash the grains, until the rice is heated through and the egg has browned slightly, about 4 minutes. Season with about 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the fried rice among 4 small bowls and firmly press down on the rice to pack it into the bowls. Overturn the bowls onto 4 large shallow bowls. Remove the bowls to reveal the mounds of rice and pour the sauce over each one. Top with the scallions and serve.

CHAHAN - JAPANESE FRIED RICE



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My friend's mom owns a yakiniku resteraunt but she also cooks various other foods. This is her chahan recipe. She really uses chashaorou (chaashuu) but I don't know the word in English, but she said Bacon is okay too. If you like green peas, you can add 2 tbsps. (I don't like green peas, that's why I didn't add them into the ingredients list). Use how ever much olive oil, salt, and pepper you think you need.

Provided by Goldie174

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 g white rice
1 egg
2 -4 long green onions
40 g bacon
30 g carrots
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
salt
pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Chop the onions into small cube pieces. Dice the chashaorou/bacon and carrots
  • Fry the harder stuff first (onions, carrots, etc.)
  • Heat the frying pan, pour in the olive oil.
  • Then put the raw egg into the pan with the olive oil.
  • Before the egg becomes cooked, put in the warm rice, have the stovetop at medium heat.
  • Mix and cook/fry the rice and egg together (in a wok is best).
  • Add the long green onion, chashaorou/bacon, carrots and if you would like to - green peas as well.
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix it up.
  • Add 1 tbsp of sake and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix it up a little more and it's ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 734.1, Carbohydrate 167.5, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.5

CHAHAN (JAPANESE EGG FRIED RICE)



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Chahan is a simple Japanese fried rice dish that you can easily master cooking at home. While the basic technique is in stir-frying the rice with the ingredients, some helpful tips can help you when you prepare the perfect fried rice.

Provided by Juliet Huang

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400 g white rice
30 g char siu
1 pc egg
2-4 pcs long green onions
30 g carrots
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp sake (optional)
seaweed flakes (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)
pickled red ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the rice at the stove to keep it warm. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the wok and burning.
  • Chop the onions into small cube pieces. Dice the char siu and carrots into small pieces. Cutting them into about the same size will allow them to cook evenly.
  • Heat the frying pan, and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the onions, carrots, and bacon first. Once cooked, remove the cooked ingredients and place them aside for mixing into the chahan rice later.
  • Then, heat the frying pan again, and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Make sure the olive oil is spread evenly over the pan. Crack one raw egg into the pan and fry it.
  • Before the egg becomes cooked, pour in the warm rice. Fry the rice and egg together and mix them well.
  • Once the egg is cooked, add the chopped long green onion, char siu and carrots to the mix. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix it all up.
  • Finally, add salt and pepper to taste. You may also add 1 tablespoon of sake if desired. Make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  • Serve the chahan in a rice bowl while it is still hot and fresh from the wok. Garnish the fried rice with seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger (beni shoga).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 527 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHAHAN - JAPANESE FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Easy Chahan - Japanese Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Goldie174

Categories     White Rice

Time 17m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 g rice
1 egg
1 -3 long green onion
30 g carrots
40 g bacon
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
salt
pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Chop long green onions, carrots, and bacon into little pieces.
  • Put 400g warm rice into a bowl and mix raw egg with it throughly, make sure the egg is coating the rice totally.
  • Fry the egg and rice mix with olive oil in a frying pan.
  • When the rice starts to spatter, add all the other ingredients except soy sauce and sake.
  • Fry all of the contents.
  • Add soy sauce and mix it throughly.
  • Add sake and mix it throughly.
  • Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1557.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 722.8, Carbohydrate 313, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 32.5

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and sticky.
  • Make sure your wok or large skillet is well-seasoned and heated over high heat before adding the oil. This will help prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the rice in batches if necessary.
  • Stir the rice frequently to prevent it from burning.
  • Add the eggs, vegetables, and meat in that order. This will help ensure that the eggs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Season the rice with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Japanese beef fried rice, or chahan, is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Japanese beef fried rice a try!

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