Japanese Fried Rice

Japanese Fried Rice Recipe

Japanese fried rice is as easy to prepare as it is economical and is a great way to use left-overs. Short grain rice is more authenic but any rice can be used. For a healthy, low G.I. variation try using brown rice.

Tips for making perfect Japanese fried rice

• Use Japanese soy sauce. It is sweeter than other varieties and has a unique taste.
• Start with cold rice so the egg does not cook prematurely and become lumpy.
• Use less oil by microwaving the mixed egg and rice before adding to the pan.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 T oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 C cooked rice
• 1/2 onion
• 1 T soy sauce
• 1/2 C vegetables (e.g. bean sprouts, snow peas, spring onions, scallions, corn etc.)
• 1/2 C chicken, pork, fish, prawns, crab meat (cooked or raw, optional)
• 1 red chilli & garlic to taste (optional)

• Beat the eggs together.
• Mix the rice with the eggs so every grain is coated with egg.
• Chop the onion, vegetables.
• Chop or shred the meat or fish.
• Deseed and slice the chilli.
• Peel and thinly slice the garlic.

• Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick pan.
• Fry the onion until translucent.
• Add the chilli and garlic & stir fry 1 minute.
• If using meat, add and fry until almost cooked.
• Add the chopped vegetables. Stir gently until cooked.
• Add the mixed rice and egg. Stir gently until warmed through and the egg is cooked.
• If using fish or seafood, add and cook until it it changes color. This way it will not be over-cooked.
• Add the soy sauce and gently stir through .
• Serve and enjoy.