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Yakimeshi (Japanese fried rice)

Yakimeshi (Japanese Fried Rice)

Yakimeshi is a popular Japanese dish that lets you enjoy rice stir-fried with a variety of ingredients, creating a comforting, savory flavor. Each grain of rice is separate yet slightly moist, and its appealing balance of flavors and textures has made it a favorite throughout Japan.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 
 

  • 11.3 oz freshly cooked Japanese short-grain rice (2 servings)
  • 0.5 oz green onions (scallions) or Japanese leek (naganegi)
  • 2.5 oz pork belly (ground pork, ham, or chashu can be substituted)
  • a pinch of salt (for the pork)
  • 3 large eggs (about 2.1 oz/60 g each, including shell)
  • 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • a pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp lard (other cooking oils can be substituted)
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the green onions. Cut the pork belly into small pieces, about ½ inch (1-1.5 cm) or smaller.
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  • Heat a small amount of oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the pork belly, season with salt, and sauté over medium heat until cooked through. Transfer the cooked pork to a separate plate and set it aside. (Keep the rendered fat in the pan to use later.)
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  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them. Add the freshly cooked rice, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper, and mix well until the rice is evenly coated with the egg.
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  • Add lard to the pan and heat it until melted. Then, add the egg-coated rice and stir-fry over high heat, using chopsticks to quickly and continuously move it side to side and back and forth, mixing it thoroughly and breaking up any clumps so the grains separate. (This will take a few minutes. Avoid moving the pan at this point, as it can cause the temperature to drop.)
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  • Once the rice is loosened and separated, reduce the heat to medium. Return the pork and add the green onions, then stir-fry until everything is evenly combined.
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  • Make a space in the center or side of the pan. Add soy sauce to that spot and let it bubble for a few seconds to caramelize slightly. Mix everything together so the soy sauce is evenly distributed.
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Notes

  • You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 556.79kcal Carbohydrates: 47.53g Protein: 16.5g Fat: 32.49g Saturated Fat: 9.52g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.34g Monounsaturated Fat: 15.76g Trans Fat: 0.06g Cholesterol: 271.04mg Sodium: 921.09mg Potassium: 237.41mg Fiber: 0.26g Sugar: 0.57g Vitamin A: 430.6IU Vitamin C: 1.44mg Calcium: 47.6mg Iron: 4mg
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Egg, Main Dishes, Pork, Quick, Rice Dishes
Keyword: short-grain rice, soy sauce
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