Japanese Butter Cabbage Fried Rice

A rich, single-serving Japanese-style butter cabbage fried rice made in one pan, featuring sweet seasonal cabbage, corn, ground meat, and a savory barbecue sauce drizzle.

Ingredients

• 1 cube butter
• 1 portion cabbage
• 2 tbsp corn kernels
• 1/2 cup ground meat
• 1 bowl leftover white rice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• to taste savory barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. 1Melt the Butter

   

   Place a small black pan over medium heat and add a cube of butter. Allow the butter to melt completely until it begins to bubble slightly, creating a rich, milky base for the entire dish.

   Tip: Use low to medium heat to melt the butter so it doesnt brown or burn before adding the other ingredients.
2. 2Add Cabbage

   

   Add the freshly chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring to coat the leaves thoroughly in the melted butter.

   Tip: Cabbage is especially sweet this season, so use a generous amount.
3. 3Add Corn Kernels

   

   Toss the corn kernels into the pan and stir-fry them together with the cabbage over medium heat until slightly softened.

   Tip: Stir-fry until the cabbage softens and blends well with the corn and butter.
4. 4Incorporate Ground Meat

   

   Stir the pre-cooked and seasoned ground meat into the cabbage and corn mixture.

   Tip: You can use meal-prepped ground meat from the freezer and add it directly.
5. 5Add the Rice

   

   Invert a bowl of leftover white rice directly onto the center of the cooked cabbage, corn, and ground meat mixture in the pan.

   Tip: Leftover rice works best as it separates easily when mixed.
6. 6Drizzle Barbecue Sauce

   

   Drizzle your favorite savory barbecue sauce over the dome of white rice. Serve immediately and stir everything together in the pan just before eating.

   Tip: This specific savory barbecue sauce pairs perfectly with rice dishes and steak.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

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