Gluten-Free Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delightful Gluten-Free Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi), a quick and flavorful dish perfect for satisfying cravings without compromising dietary needs. Crafted with fragrant jasmine rice and seasoned with gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil, this recipe delivers the authentic taste of Japanese comfort food in just 30 minutes. Packed with colorful vegetables like carrots, peas, and green onions, along with optional diced chicken for a protein boost, this fried rice is a versatile meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a simple yet authentic stir-frying technique, this one-pan wonder makes cleanup a breeze while delivering restaurant-quality flavor. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish, this gluten-free yakimeshi is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 whole Large egg
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas
• 2 Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic, dicing the carrot, and chopping the green onions.

Step 2

In a small bowl, beat the egg lightly and set it aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 6

Push the carrots to the side of the skillet and pour the beaten egg into the cleared space. Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix it with the carrots.

Step 7

Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula or spoon.

Step 9

Drizzle the gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and stir everything until well combined.

Step 10

Add the diced cooked chicken breast if using, and stir to heat through.

Step 11

Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 12

Finish by stirring in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly heated.

Step 13

Serve the gluten-free yakimeshi hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1001.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1204.8

Total Fat 38.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g
Cholesterol 291.9mg	0%
Sodium 2664.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 64.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 283.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1652.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 50.1%