What to Do with Leftover Rice in Japanese Cooking

Omurice is Japanese-style rice omelet. It's one of the most popular dishes among Japanese kids. Make ketchup flavored chicken rice with leftover rice and wrap in or top with omelet.

It's a delicious shrimp fried rice to make with leftover rice. It's seasoned with curry powder. The curry powder enhances the flavor of the shrimp.

Zosui is Japanese rice soup. Usually, leftover steamed rice is simmered in dashi soup. Torizosui is a zosui with chicken. It's suitable for a late night meal.

It's a typical fried rice cooked in Japan. When you have some leftover steamed rice, try this fried rice recipe.

Sobameshi is Japanese fried noodles with rice which originated in the western region of Japan. It's like yakisoba cooked with rice.

Chazuke or ochazuke is a light Japanese rice dish. Hot green tea is poured over steamed rice and some toppings. Chazuke are often made with leftover steamed rice. Make sure to reheat the rice before pouring green tea.