Our number 1 pick for this dishCorn Butter Soy Sauce Rice
Takikomi gohan with fresh corn and butter-soy sauce, cooked entirely in a rice cooker for a fragrant, naturally sweet side dish.
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The best chahan recipes
Chahan, Japanese fried rice (also called yakimeshi), is the fast, savoury way to turn leftover rice into dinner, tossed over high heat with egg, spring onion and whatever protein is on hand. The best recipes are about technique: cold rice, a hot pan, and keeping the grains separate and lightly toasted.
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Japanese Chicken Rice (Ketchup Chicken Fried Rice)
Vibrant red fried rice with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and butter, finished with bright green peas for visual appeal.
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Japanese Fried Rice with Edamame, Tofu and Hijiki Seaweed 枝豆とひじきのチャーハン
A quick one-pan stir-fry with seasoned rice, tofu, edamame, and hijiki seaweed finished in sesame oil.
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Yakiniku Fried Rice – 10-Minute Dish
Quick wok-tossed rice with savory ground beef, scrambled egg, and green onions, finished with sesame.
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Shrimp Fried Rice 海老チャーハン
Quick wok-fried rice with shrimp, egg, and vegetables charred until fragrant, a popular speedy meal in Japan.
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Yakimeshi Recipe
Simple one-pan fried rice with ham, shrimp, and egg, brightened with soy sauce and seasonings.
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Curry Fried Rice Recipe
Quick fried rice flavored with curry powder, ground beef, peas, and vegetables.
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Chicken Fried Rice チキンライス - Midnight Diner Season 2
Sweet and tangy ketchup-based rice with chicken and vegetables for nostalgic comfort. Quick weeknight meal that tastes restaurant-quality.
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Chashu Fried Rice チャーシューチャーハン
Braised pork belly and beaten eggs fold into fluffy fried rice with green onions in a single pan. This luxurious yet quick meal delivers savory, comforting satisfaction.
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Common questions about chahan
What is chahan?
Chahan (or yakimeshi) is Japanese-style fried rice, stir-fried quickly over high heat with egg, aromatics and a protein, seasoned simply with soy and salt. It is a home and diner staple.
Why use day-old rice for fried rice?
Cold, cooked rice has dried out slightly and its grains separate easily, so it fries up loose and toasty instead of clumping and turning mushy. Freshly cooked rice holds too much moisture.
How is chahan different from Chinese fried rice?
It is closely related, but Japanese chahan tends to be seasoned more simply, with soy, salt and pepper, and often lighter, reflecting its adaptation of the Chinese original.