Kani Chahan

Kani Chahan is a delightful Japanese fried rice dish featuring tender crab meat, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. This high-protein meal is both satisfying and quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Cooked sushi rice - 300 grams
• Crab meat (preferably fresh or canned) - 150 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Green onions - 3 stalks, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Frozen peas - 100 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the diced carrot and frozen peas, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
4. Add the cooked sushi rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps, and stir to combine with the vegetables and eggs.
5. Stir in the crab meat, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from crab and eggs, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

Tags