Black Sesame Chahan 黒胡麻チャーハン
Black sesame chahan is a Japanese fried rice dish enriched with ground black sesame seeds, combining nutty flavor with nutritional benefits in every bite.
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25 minServings
4Black sesame chahan is a Japanese fried rice dish enriched with ground black sesame seeds, combining nutty flavor with nutritional benefits in every bite.
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Mix mayonnaise into the rice and set aside.
Grind the sesame seeds and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and make scrambled egg.
Take the scrambled eggs and set aside.
Heat the same frying pan, wipe off excess olive oil, and add sesame oil.
Add the rice and egg and mix and fry all together.
Add grinded black sesame seeds and finely chopped scallions.
Pour the soy sauce over and continue to stir and turn over constantly with a spatula.
Add salt and pepper to taste
Serve in rice bowls or plates and garnish with more shallots.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a pan with a splash of sesame oil over medium heat.
No. Cooked rice is essential for chahan—raw rice will not fry properly and will result in mushy texture. Day-old rice works best.
Mayonnaise coats the rice grains evenly, preventing sticking and helping them fry separately for better texture.
You can use pre-ground black sesame powder, but grinding whole seeds fresh enhances flavor and aroma significantly.
Check your soy sauce—regular soy sauce contains wheat. Use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
Chahan is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a pan with a splash of sesame oil.
