Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup onion (finely diced)
• 1/2 cup carrot (finely diced)
• 1/2 cup bell peppers (finely diced)
• 1 cup cabbage (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 3 cups old cooked Japanese rice (chilled for at least 1 day)
• 3 large eggs (whisked)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper (to taste)
• scallions (chopped, for garnish)
• shichimi togarashi (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a wok or large pan over high heat, add oil & garlic, cook for 30 secs

3. 3

   Add onions & carrot, cook for 1-2 mins, or until vegetables are soft but still crunchy

4. 4

   Add bell peppers, cabbage & peas, stir for 1-2 mins

5. 5

   Add rice & stir until the ingredients are mixed in with the rice

6. 6

   Push rice to one side & add eggs, continuously stirring & scrambling eggs with the spatula until they’re almost fully cooked

7. 7

   Mix eggs with the rice & add soy sauce

8. 8

   Season with salt & pepper, stir for 1 min then taste to adjust seasoning

9. 9

   Turn off the heat, transfer into large or individual serving plates/bowls, garnish (optional) & enjoy!