Description
Savory Japanese Garlic Fried Rice is a delightful comfort food that promises to warm you up on chilly nights. This quick and easy recipe combines the creaminess of Kewpie mayonnaise with aromatic garlic, creating a flavor-packed dish that can be enjoyed as a satisfying main course or a delicious side. Ideal for cozy dinners at home, it allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this enticing fried rice that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Japanese short grain rice (rinsed and soaked)
- 3 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 large eggs (lightly whisked)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the short grain rice under cold water until clear and soak for 30 minutes before draining.
- In a large skillet or wok, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the drained rice to the skillet, mixing well with the garlic, then pour in the soy sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and scramble the whisked eggs on the other side until cooked through; then mix everything together.
- Stir in Kewpie mayonnaise until creamy, season with sea salt to taste, and garnish with parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg