Description
Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi) is a savory and colorful dish that brings together day-old rice, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein, all stir-fried with soy sauce and mirin. This quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, allowing you to use up leftovers while delivering a comforting taste of home. With its vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients, Yakimeshi is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked Jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or honey/sugar substitute)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté diced carrots until slightly softened; add green onions and frozen peas.
- Push veggies aside and scramble eggs in the empty space until cooked.
- Stir in the jasmine rice and chosen protein, mixing thoroughly.
- Add soy sauce and mirin; stir-fry for several minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg