Name: Seafood Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 bag Frozen seafood mix (170g); 2 Scallions; 3 Eggs; 2 Tbsp Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 4 servings Cooked Rice; Salt and pepper to taste

5 from 2 votes

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Make this tasty Seafood Chahan in just 15 minutes! When you’re in a rush but craving something delicious, this quick fried rice recipe has got you covered!

Looking for simple rice dishes? Try my Vegetarian Chahan, Japanese Corn Fried Rice, and Garlic Fried Rice with Umeboshi!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This seafood chahan is a breeze to make, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
The blend of seafood and savory soy sauce creates an irresistible taste!
Excellent for family dinners, as kids and grown-ups love this fried rice!

Chahan

Chahan is a Japanese fried rice dish with cooked rice, eggs, vegetables, and various proteins, such as seafood, fish, or meat, seasoned with simple ingredients. Known for its savory taste and ease of preparation, it’s a favorite for a quick meal.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Japanese Fried Rice:

Seafood: Use a frozen seafood mix that includes shrimp, squid, and clams.
Cooked rice: In Japanese cooking, we use short-grain rice, but you can also use long-grain rice if preferred. If you’re new to cooking Japanese rice, please look at this recipe: How to cook Japanese rice on the stove.
Oil: I recommend using sesame oil for its excellent aroma in fried rice, but feel free to use your favorite oil.
Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce: This homemade sauce features a blend of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s best prepared in advance, but if you’re in a hurry, you can substitute it by mixing soy sauce with grated garlic and ginger.

How To Make Vegetarian Chahan: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! The video and detailed ingredients and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Prepare seafood mix, scallion, and eggs.

Step 2

Stir-fry the seafood. (I use an electric griddle in this recipe, but you can also use a wok or skillet.)

Step 3

Add the beaten egg and stir-fry.

Step 4

Add the rice and chopped scallions and stir-fry. Finish with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve your Seafood Chahan on your plate and enjoy it for lunch or dinner!

Recipe Tips

Once the seafood is thawed, drain it thoroughly.
Leftover rice or frozen rice works best for chahan. Just warm it up a bit before stir-frying. I don’t recommend freshly cooked rice as it can become soggy.
Use the largest frying pan you have. The key to making fluffy fried rice is to loosen the eggs and rice while evaporating the moisture thoroughly.

What To Serve With

To complement this Seafood Chahan, I recommend serving it with pickles like kimchi or nukazuke and wakame miso soup.

Variations

You can just personalize chahan by adding your favorite ingredients. Here are some suggestions you will enjoy!

Vegetarian Chahan: A simple and quick fried rice dish that’s perfect for a basic, yet satisfying meal.
Corn Chahan: Sweet corn kernels and crisp lettuce add freshness. I make this often, especially during corn season when I can get fresh corn at a store.
Natto Chahan: This chahan is perfect for those who love natto, the fermented soybeans.

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Seafood Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice)

5 from 2 votes

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Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings: 4

Author: Juri Austin

Make this tasty Seafood Chahan in just 15 minutes! When you're in a rush but craving something delicious, this quick fried rice recipe has got you covered!

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Thaw seafood mix. Chop scallions. Beat eggs and mix with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
Stir-fry Seafood: Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and spread it to coat the pan. Add the seafood mix and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
Stir-fry Egg: Pour in the beaten eggs and allow them to set until they start to cook slightly. Once the edges begin to firm up, use a spatula to stir-fry the eggs gently.
Stir-fry the Rice: Add the cooked rice and chopped scallions, and stir-fry with the seafood and eggs until everything is well combined.
Season: Salt and pepper to taste.

Video

Notes

Storage: Store the leftover chahan in an airtight container in the fridge for three days.
Once the seafood is thawed, drain it thoroughly.
Leftover rice or frozen rice works best for chahan. Just warm it up a bit before stir-frying. I recommend something other than freshly cooked rice, as it can become soggy.
Use the largest frying pan you have. The key to making fluffy fried rice is to loosen the eggs and rice while evaporating the moisture thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g

Course: Rice

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: seafood chahan

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3 Comments

Rickard says:

May 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM

This is a delicious variation of chahan that we have been making before. I like to add some Shottsuru, a mild fish sauce from Akita Prefecture, to enhance the seafood taste and aroma.

1. Juri Austin says:
  
  May 24, 2024 at 4:20 AM
  
  Thank you for your rating, Rick! That addition sounds delicious!
  
RJ says:

May 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Looks great!

Seafood Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice)