How to make "Green Onion Fried Rice"

How to make "Green Onion Fried Rice"

How to Make Quick & Easy Japanese Green Onion Fried Rice (with Dried Negi)

Looking for a fast, flavorful Japanese fried rice recipe you can make in minutes?
This simple green onion fried rice uses dried Japanese negi (green onions) that rehydrate beautifully in the pan—adding aroma, sweetness, and depth without any chopping.
Perfect for busy days or when you want a satisfying Japanese-style meal at home.

Featured Ingredients

Hot-Air Dried Green Onions (Negi)

by Kira Foods Co. (10g / 0.36 oz)

・Made from farm-fresh green onions grown in Kyushu, Japan

・Naturally preserved by hot-air drying – no additives or preservatives

・Pre-cut and ready to use → no prep, no waste

・Helps reduce food waste by using vegetables of all shapes and sizes

Premium Tamari Soy Sauce (Whole Soybeans, Mie)

by Isegura (200ml / 6.76 fl oz)　→Coming soon

・Made with 100% Japan-grown whole soybeans

・Traditional wooden-barrel brewing for deep, complex flavor

・Naturally fermented with time and care

・Rich aroma and clean umami profile

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Why This Green Onion Fried Rice Is Special

・Made with farm-fresh dried green onions from Kyushu

・Pre-cut and ready to use → no chopping, no waste

・Fluffy rice, aromatic garlic, and lightly charred negi

・Tamari soy sauce adds richer aroma and deeper umami

・Cooks in one pan → ideal for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner

Ingredients (1 serving)

・1 cup cooked rice (about 7 oz / 200 g)

・1–2 tbsp dried green onions

・1 large egg, beaten

・1 small clove garlic, minced

・1–2 oz char siu pork (optional), diced

・1 tbsp sesame oil

・1 tbsp tamari soy sauce

・Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Quick Japanese Fried Rice

  1. Beat the egg in a small bowl.

  2. Mince the garlic.

  3. Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add the beaten egg, scramble lightly, and remove while still soft.

  4. Add a little more sesame oil if needed, then fry the garlic until lightly golden. Add the dried green onions and stir quickly.

  5. Add diced char siu and stir-fry.

  6. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry until the grains separate and become fluffy.

  7. Return the scrambled egg to the pan and mix.

  8. Season with tamari soy sauce, then adjust with salt and pepper.

  9. Serve immediately while hot.

Pro Tip

Want more aroma or a richer taste?
Try adding a drizzle of sesame oil, a pinch of white pepper, or a spoonful of miso.
For a heartier version, add shrimp, corn, or sautéed mushrooms.

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