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Savory Japanese BBQ Fried Rice

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A quick and easy fried rice recipe featuring smoky Japanese BBQ sauce and crispy edges, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups day-old cooked white rice (long grain or Japanese short-grain)
  • 3 tablespoons Japanese BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade blend of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cooked protein of choice (optional; diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup optional vegetables (diced carrots, peas, or bell peppers)

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic, slice green onions, and dice any vegetables or protein you’re using. Make sure your rice is cold and separated to prevent clumps. (5 minutes)
  2. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. (2 minutes)
  3. Warm your skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Let it get hot but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble lightly until mostly set but still slightly runny. Remove from pan and set aside. (3 minutes)
  5. Add the remaining oil to the pan, then toss in the garlic and any vegetables. Stir-fry until fragrant and just tender—about 2-3 minutes. (3 minutes)
  6. Increase heat to high. Add the rice and cooked protein, breaking up any clumps. Stir well to combine with veggies. Spread the mixture evenly across the pan and let it sit without stirring for about 2 minutes to start crisping. (5 minutes)
  7. Drizzle the Japanese BBQ sauce and soy sauce over the rice evenly. Stir to coat, then spread again and let sit another 2 minutes for more crisp edges. (4 minutes)
  8. Add scrambled eggs back into the pan along with green onions. Toss everything together and cook for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. (2 minutes)
  9. Scoop the rice onto plates, making sure to scrape up some of those crispy bits from the pan. Serve hot. (1 minute)

Notes

Use day-old rice to avoid mushy fried rice. Let the rice sit undisturbed in the pan to develop crispy edges. Use a hot pan and oils with a high smoke point. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and verify BBQ sauce ingredients. Cast iron skillet is ideal for best crispiness.

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