Easy Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

Name: Easy Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice; 1 green onion/scallion; 2 slices ham; 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); 2 Tbsp neutral oil ((divided)); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp white pepper powder ((a must-have for my fried rice!)); 2 tsp soy sauce ((I use Kikkoman® Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This classic Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi) with ham, egg, and green onion is a delicious one-pan meal that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. It‘s bursting with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:10:20 GMT