Moms Cha Han Fried Rice Recipes

CHAHAN - JAPANESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Chop the onions into small cube pieces. Dice the chashaorou/bacon and carrots
• Fry the harder stuff first (onions, carrots, etc.)
• Heat the frying pan, pour in the olive oil.
• Then put the raw egg into the pan with the olive oil.
• Before the egg becomes cooked, put in the warm rice, have the stovetop at medium heat.
• Mix and cook/fry the rice and egg together (in a wok is best).
• Add the long green onion, chashaorou/bacon, carrots and if you would like to - green peas as well.
• Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix it up.
• Add 1 tbsp of sake and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix it up a little more and it's ready to eat!

JAPANESE CHAHAN OR FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Break apart the cooked rice in a bowl.
• Heat a pan or wok. Add 2 tbsp of canola or neutral oil. Once hot, add in the onion and garlic. Sauté until aromatic. Add in the carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the rest of the corn, peas, and mushrooms. Season with 1 tsp salt. This will be a little salty but once the rice is mixed in, it will be just right.
• Add in the cooked rice. Season with soy sauce and black pepper. Mix well. Cook over high heat, mixing constantly to avoid the bottom from sticking. Feel free to season with more salt or soy sauce if desired.
• Finish off with some sesame oil and then mix well. Transfer rice to a bowl and pack with a spoon. Place a plate over and flip to create a rounded dome shape. Garnish with some sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired. Enjoy while hot!

JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE (CHAHAN)

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the carrot and cook 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they're just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain and then return them to the pot. Add the corn, edamame, shiitakes, chicken stock, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. In a small container, stir together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring constantly. Let the stock mixture come to a boil again and cook just until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and pepper to taste; keep warm, covered.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until they're barely cooked, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring often and breaking up the clumps but making sure not to smash the grains, until the rice is heated through and the egg has browned slightly, about 4 minutes. Season with about 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide the fried rice among 4 small bowls and firmly press down on the rice to pack it into the bowls. Overturn the bowls onto 4 large shallow bowls. Remove the bowls to reveal the mounds of rice and pour the sauce over each one. Top with the scallions and serve.

MOM'S THAI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
• While pan is warming, toss the cold rice with your hands, making sure to separate the grains from any clumps.
• Add the garlic to the heated wok, and toss until fragrant and slightly golden.
• Add chicken, beef, or pork and stir fry for about 1 minute.
• Push the meat and garlic up the sides making a well in the middle and add eggs.
• Scramble eggs for 1 minute in middle of pan then, add green onions and peas and incorporate all ingredients together, stir frying for another minute.
• Add rice, turning over rice with pan ingredients several times to coat and stir frying for 2-3 minutes. You want the rice to begin to have a toasted smell, making sure that all the ingredients are constantly being moved around the pan for even cooking.
• If your pan seems to have cooled down to the point where the ingredients are no longer sizzling, you may need to turn the heat up slightly.
• Sprinkle in the sugar and add the fish sauce and oyster sauce.
• Stir fry all ingredients together for one minute more or until sauces are absorbed and mixture is completely combined. Transfer to serving platter.
• Garnish plate edge with sliced cucumber, lime wedges, and additional whole green onions if desired.

MOM'S FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Pour egg into the pan. As egg sets, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When egg is completely cooked, remove to a plate. Set aside. , In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute mushrooms and onions in the drippings. Stir in the rice, bean sprouts, peas, soy sauce and bacon. Chop egg into small pieces; stir into the pan and heat through.

CHAHAN (JAPANESE EGG FRIED RICE)

Steps:

• Heat the rice at the stove to keep it warm. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the wok and burning.
• Chop the onions into small cube pieces. Dice the char siu and carrots into small pieces. Cutting them into about the same size will allow them to cook evenly.
• Heat the frying pan, and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the onions, carrots, and bacon first. Once cooked, remove the cooked ingredients and place them aside for mixing into the chahan rice later.
• Then, heat the frying pan again, and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Make sure the olive oil is spread evenly over the pan. Crack one raw egg into the pan and fry it.
• Before the egg becomes cooked, pour in the warm rice. Fry the rice and egg together and mix them well.
• Once the egg is cooked, add the chopped long green onion, char siu and carrots to the mix. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix it all up.
• Finally, add salt and pepper to taste. You may also add 1 tablespoon of sake if desired. Make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• Serve the chahan in a rice bowl while it is still hot and fresh from the wok. Garnish the fried rice with seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger (beni shoga).

MOM'S CHA HAN (FRIED RICE)

Steps:

• Cook chicken (or other meat) and set aside. Heat large non-stick frying pan or wok on high. Add oil and heat. Add onion to oil and heat until translucent. Add rice and vegetables to pan. Turn frequently to avoid burning. Turning frequently, fry for 5 minutes and then add cooked chicken and turn into rice/vegetable mixture. Add 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce and turn unto rice mixture. If you like a "crust" like I do, let it fry a little longer between turns. In the middle of the rice/vegetable/meat mixture, create a small hole by moving the mixture to the sides. Pour the beaten egg into the hole and scramble. Once egg is cooked, turn into the rice mixture. Remove from heat and serve with soy sauce on the side.