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Posted on Wed 16th August 2023

Yakimeshi

Smoky, savoury and meaty Japanese-style fried rice

Cuisine

Japanese

Time

40 mins

Servings

4 people

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recipe

Ingredients

  • 300g cooked rice

  • 10g dashi powder

  • 100g bacon lardons

  • 2 eggs

  • 3 spring onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)

  • 1 tbsp sake (optional)

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Method

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle dashi powder over the cooked rice. Chop the spring onions and bacon into small pieces. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble. Next, add the rice and fry for a few minutes, making sure to break up any large clumps. Remove from the pan or wok.

Cooking

  • Return the pan to the heat, add a tablespoon of oil, then add the bacon. Fry until the fat renders and bacon is golden and crispy. Add the chopped white parts of the spring onions, then return the rice mixture to the pan and stir-fry for another minute. Mix well and add 1 tbsp soy sauce and sake.

  • Add the green parts of spring onions, give everything a final toss or stir and serve.

How to cook Yakimeshi