Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan)

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

If you are using 2 servings of freshly cooked rice, transfer the hot rice to a baking sheet. Spread it out and let it cool completely.

Step 3

Cut and separate the white and green parts of the Tokyo negi and set aside the green part for another use (I added it to miso soup with shiitake mushrooms). Thinly slice the white part of the negi.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and salt and whisk together.

Step 5

Heat the neutral-flavored oil in a wok (I used this medium carbon steel wok) over medium heat. When the wok is hot, add the beaten eggs. After a few seconds, the egg will start to float on top of the oil.

Step 6

With a blunt-end wooden spatula, swirl the loosely set egg around the pan to continue cooking the rest of the egg.

Step 7

When the bottom of the egg is set but the top is not yet fully cooked, transfer it back to the bowl.

Step 8

Add the sesame oil to the wok, then add the white part of the Tokyo negi. Stir-fry to coat with the oil.

Step 9

Add the stir-fried takana and stir-fry for 2 minutes until well coated with oil.

Step 10

Add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok. With the spatula, use a slicing motion to separate the rice clumps and combine the rice with the takana mixture.

Step 11

Season the fried rice with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning since each brand of stir-fried takana is flavored differently.

Step 12

Add the cooked egg back into the wok and break it into smaller pieces. Toss everything together and turn off the heat. Serve the fried rice in individual plates/bowls. Enjoy!

Step 13

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for a month.