Chahan

Chahan is the name for Japanese fried rice dishes consisting of cooked rice that is stir-fried with eggs, sauces, and vegetables such as peas, green onions, and carrots. It is traditionally prepared on a teppan - a flat grilling surface with an open top, although it can easily be prepared in a large pan or a wok. A staple food of many Japanese households, the dish is a perfect way to use up leftover rice. Chahan was originally brought over to Japan from China in the 1860s, when Chinese immigrants started to arrive at the port of Kobe.