Description
This Japanese Pork Fried Rice, or Cha Han, is a comforting dish that transforms plain rice into a flavorful meal with BBQ pork, eggs, and green onions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (421g) uncooked long grain rice
- 1 small package BBQ pork, chopped
- 2 eggs
- Roughly 1/4 cup (12g) chopped green onion
- 1/2 - 1 tsp (2-5g) black pepper, to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp (15-30mL) soy sauce, to taste
- Butter, for scrambling eggs
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups of rice according to the instructions on the package, or use leftover plain white rice.
- In a pan lightly coated with butter, scramble the eggs over medium heat until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a large pan, add the chopped BBQ pork and cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan with the pork and stir to combine.
- Mix in the scrambled eggs and chopped green onion, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Season with black pepper and soy sauce to taste, stirring well to ensure the flavors are evenly mixed.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
Notes
This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. Adjust the soy sauce and black pepper to your taste preferences. Serve with grilled scallops or teriyaki chicken for a complete meal. The recipe can be adapted by adding other vegetables or proteins according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100