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Japanese Salmon Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Japanese fried rice, known as 'Chahan', is a popular dish that showcases the versatility of leftover rice and seasonal ingredients. Traditionally, it's a way to use up remnants from previous meals, often featuring proteins like chicken, shrimp, or in this case, salmon. In modern cuisine, variations abound, with many incorporating local flavors and ingredients, making it a beloved comfort food not just in Japan but across the globe.

JapaneseJPmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 ounces salmon fillet
white pepper
salt
sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
vegetable oil
2 eggs
chopped red onions
ginger juice
bean sprouts
2 to 2.5 cups cooked rice
more white pepper
green onions
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
soy sauce

salmon fillet

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

1

Remove skin from the salmon and cut it into square pieces.

2

Sprinkle salmon with white pepper and salt.

3

Drizzle a little sesame oil over the salmon.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to the salmon and mix until coated.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot.

6

Add the salmon to the pan and cook until done, checking for doneness by pressing down on it.

7

Add chopped ginger to the salmon while it cooks for flavor.

8

Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the pan.

9

In the same pan, add 2 eggs and scramble them until fully cooked.

10

Add a couple handfuls of chopped red onions to the pan.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger juice and some bean sprouts to the pan.

12

Add 2 to 2.5 cups of cooked rice to the pan, breaking it apart to prevent sticking.

13

Sprinkle more white pepper over the rice.

14

Add chopped green onions to the rice mixture.

15

Add the cooked salmon back to the pan.

16

Stir in 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and soy sauce to the rice.

17

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-protein

Allergens

fisheggssoy

Also Known As

Salmon ChahanSalmon Fried Rice
Local Name: サーモン炒飯

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