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Japanese ketchup rice (chicken rice) topped with egg and served with lemon wedges

Japanese Ketchup Fried Rice for Adults (Chicken Rice)

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By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
You might think ketchup rice sounds a bit simple and kiddy, but don't be fooled! My Japanese ketchup rice (also known as "Japanese chicken rice") is seasoned with a variety of herbs and seasonings to give it a more sophisticated taste. Made with chicken thigh, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, this elegant "ketchup rice" can be enjoyed by the whole family, not just kids!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course Lunch, Sides
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 servings
Calories 430
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Sides
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 430

Ingredients 
 

Japanese Ketchup Rice Spice Mix

  • ½ tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp rosemary
  • ½ tsp fenugreek powder
  • ½ tsp paprika powder

Japanese Ketchup Rice

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 100 g yellow onion(s) finely diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 200 g boneless chicken thigh(s) sliced or cut into small bitesize pieces
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp red wine
  • 4 brown button mushroom(s) sliced
  • 30 g green bell pepper(s) small dice
  • 400 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 fried egg optional
  • 1 tsp parsley finely chopped, optional
  • 3 lemon wedges optional

Instructions 

  • Mix the spices in a bowl and set aside for later. Heat a frying pan or wok on medium-high and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
    cube of butter in a frying pan
  • Once the butter has melted, add 100 g yellow onion(s) and fry until transparent.
    fried diced onion in a frying pan
  • Push the onion to one side of the pan and add 1 tsp olive oil. Add 200 g boneless chicken thigh(s), 1 tsp garlic paste and vegetables.
    fried onion with chicken thigh, mushrooms and green bell peppers in a frying pan
  • Once the chicken is sealed, add 1 tbsp red wine and spice mix. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
    cooked chicken and vegetables in frying pan with spice mix
  • Add 400 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup and 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese. Stir fry until the rice is heated all the way through and the spices are well distributed.
    Japanese ketchup fried rice in a frying pan
  • Serve with 3 fried egg, 3 lemon wedges and 1 tsp parsley.
    Japanese ketchup fired rice topped with a fried egg and served with lemon wedges
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the rice before eating and enjoy!
    Japanese ketchup rice (chicken rice) topped with egg with a runny yolk

Notes

I recommend using rice that has been cooked and cooled rather than freshly cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.1g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 15.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 70.7mg | Sodium: 638.7mg | Fiber: 3.6g