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 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); 2 slices ham; 1 green onion/scallion; 2 tsp soy sauce ((I use Kikkoman® Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce)); ⅛ tsp white pepper powder ((a must-have for my fried rice!)); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 2 Tbsp neutral oil ((divided))

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: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:50 GMT