Salt Fried Rice is a light yet flavorful Japanese-style fried rice, using simple seasonings like salt and chicken stock powder to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Packed with chicken, vegetables, and fluffy eggs, this quick and easy dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and create a satisfying meal in under 20 minutes!
Salt Fried Rice
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆3
servings20
minutes20
minutesIngredients
2 cups (about 2½ cups cooked) Japanese short-grain rice (Preferably day-old for the best texture.)
⅓ carrot, finely diced
½ onion, finely diced
2 chicken tenders (or 1 small chicken breast), diced into 1cm pieces
2 small green bell peppers, finely chopped (Substitute with green onions if preferred.)
2 eggs
1 tbsp mayonnaise (For extra fluffiness in eggs.)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (For stir-frying.)
3 tsp chicken stock powder (Adjust to taste.)
1½ tsp salt (Adjust to preference.)
10 shakes of black pepper (Or to taste.)
Directions
- Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop the carrot, onion, and green bell peppers.
Dice the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs with mayonnaise for a fluffier texture. - Scramble the Eggs
Heat ½ tbsp of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Pour in the egg mixture, stirring gently until soft and slightly runny.
Transfer to a separate plate and set aside. - Cook the Chicken & Vegetables
In the same pan, heat the remaining ½ tbsp of vegetable oil.
Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until half-cooked.
Add the diced carrots and onions and continue stir-frying until the onions are soft and translucent. - Add Rice & Seasoning
Add the cooked rice and break it apart with a spatula.
Sprinkle chicken stock powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the rice evenly. - Combine Everything
Add the cooked scrambled eggs and chopped green bell peppers, mixing everything evenly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. - Serve & Enjoy!
Transfer to plates and serve hot!
Notes
- ✔ For the best texture: Use cold, day-old rice to prevent clumping. If using fresh rice, let it cool for 15 minutes before frying.
✔ For extra umami: Add a dash of soy sauce at the end or sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
✔ For protein variety: Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or ground pork.
✔ For a healthier version: Use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.
✔ For a spicy kick: Add red chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil before serving.