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Takana Fried Rice　高菜チャーハン

This Takana Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful Japanese home-style dish that comes together in just 5 minutes. By using pre-chopped takana—a fermented pickled mustard green—and warm Japanese white rice, you can make a satisfying meal with minimal preparation, perfect for busy days.
Takana’s bold, peppery flavor adds depth and character to simple fried rice, turning everyday ingredients into something special. With just a few steps and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is an easy, practical way to enjoy Japanese home cooking at home.
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Servings: 1 person
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 scallions
  • 4 tbsp pre-chopped takana
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups warm Japanese white rice
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Finely chop 2 scallions.
  2. Take out 4 tbsp of chopped takana from the package.
  3. Turn on high heat and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the chopped scallions and then add chopped takana and keep stir-frying.
  4. Add about 2 cups of warm Japanese white rice, and keep stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Season with 1/3 tsp each of salt and black pepper. Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds.
    Takana Fried Rice is ready!
    We hope you enjoy your "TOKYO FLAVORS, NEW YORKSTYLE" meal!  Itadakimasu!

Notes

  • Takana options:
    At Japanese grocery stores, both pre-chopped and non-chopped takana are available. Pre-chopped takana is recommended to save time, especially for quick recipes like this fried rice.
  • Use warm rice:
    Warm Japanese white rice is important for fried rice. Cold rice is harder to mix evenly and takes longer to cook, which can affect the texture.
  • High heat, short time:
    When making fried rice, cooking over high heat for a short time is the key. This helps prevent the rice from becoming soggy and keeps the flavors clean and fresh.
  • Adjust to taste:
    If you enjoy a stronger, more peppery takana flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of takana and rice to suit your taste.
  • For takana spaghetti:
    If you make takana spaghetti instead of takana fried rice, use onion instead of scallion. Adding pine nuts is also highly recommended—they add a nice crunch and extra flavor.