Potato Chip Fried Rice

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Anime Café: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime

By Nadine Estero

Published 2024

  • About

High school student Hodaka runs away from his island home in Kozushima and moves to busy Tokyo for a lifestyle change. He starts working for a magazine. In the office, he meets Natsumi, the niece of the owner. This fried rice is inspired by the iconic scene where Natsumi cooks for Hodaka. It’s a heartfelt moment in which Natsumi helps Hodaka feel comfortable in his new environment. Famously, this dish uses pantry ingredients, making it approachable—but with the irresistible (and addictive)