Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe

Quick and easy hibachi fried rice recipe. It’s easy to throw together to serve with sautéed chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp! If you want additional vegetables, like frozen peas or carrots, feel free to toss them in!

You know, the stuff that they serve you at the steakhouse the chef makes it right in front of your eyes on a large griddle served with yum yum sauce? There’s usually a few eggs that are tossed in the air and cracked over a spatula. Okay, so my hibachi fried rice doesn’t come with built in entertainment but it tastes just like the stuff you get at your favorite hibachi restaurant, and it’s so quick and easy to make at home!

Earlier this year, I shared my recipe for 15 minute fried rice, and now I’m bringing you the hibachi fried rice that I love making (I might even make this more than the fried rice recipe!) The best part is that it requires less than 10 ingredients, takes 15 minutes to make, and is probably the best way to use up day-old rice!

hibachi fried rice recipe

Simple Hibachi Fried Rice

hibachi fried rice recipe

Quick and easy hibachi fried rice recipe. It’s easy to throw together to serve with sautéed chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp! If you want additional vegetables, like frozen peas or carrots, feel free to toss them in!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon EACH: grapeseed oil (or avocado) AND butter
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup chopped onions (yellow or white)
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or GF tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced, for garnish

Instruction:

  1. EGGS: Heat a large dutch oven, griddle, or wok over high heat until hot. Add the oil to the pan and allow it to heat through. Add the eggs (lightly beaten) to the skillet and scrambled them in the pan quickly, breaking up any large pieces. Remove the eggs to a bowl and set aside for later.
  2. SAUTE: Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. When melted, add the onions and cook them for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the grated ginger and give it 30 seconds before adding cooked rice and eggs back to the skillet. Stir everything to combine. Flatten the rice out into a thin layer and allow the rice to sizzle for 30 seconds untouched. Stir and then let sit again for 30 seconds. Alternating gives the rice time to heat through. You’ll notice the rice starts to sizzle and pop in the pan.
  3. FINISH: Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil into the rice and allow it to sizzle and soak into the rice, stirring so it coats the rice evenly. When the sauce is absorbed and the rice is popping, it’s ready to serve. Sprinkle a chopped scallion on top (if desired) and serve!

Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe (Japanese Style Fried Rice)

hibachi fried rice recipe

Make this delicious restaurant-style Hibachi Fried Rice (Japanese Fried Rice) for a quick Asian-inspired meal. Serve it with Hibachi chicken and Yum Yum sauce and get transported to a Japanese Steakhouse.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 671 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup cubed onions (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup cubed carrots (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 2 large eggs (whisked)
  • 4 cups cooked and cooled white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder (or black pepper powder)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (or any other cooking oil)
  • chopped green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds for garnishing

Instruction:

  1. Heat a large-flat wok, Chinese wok, or a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
  2. Add butter to the wok and stir until it melts.
  3. Add onions and garlic and fry for 10-12 seconds.
  4. Now add green peas and carrots and saute for 15-20 seconds.
  5. Push the veggies to the sides of the wok.
  6. Add eggs and scramble them.
  7. Mix the scrambled eggs with the veggies.
  8. Add rice, salt, pepper powder, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and toss well.
  9. Check for salt and add more if needed.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions or chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds and serve hot with yum-yum sauce.

Hibachi Fried Rice

FAQ

Why does hibachi fried rice taste different?

The key difference is that Hibachi fried rice is cooked in butter and oil, while the Chinese version of this fried dish is just grains cooked only in oil. You will also notice that the Japanese dish has fewer sauces compared to the Chinese version.

What sauce do hibachi chefs use on rice?

Most often, Japanese hibachi restaurants use a blend of oil(s) and rice cooking wine with soy sauce.

What seasoning do hibachi chefs use on rice?

The Secret Sauce

The most common “secret” ingredient that hibachi chefs use on rice is… garlic butter. However, this will also vary from restaurant to restaurant.

What is the secret ingredient in fried rice?

Butter: This is my secret ingredient! This is what they use at hibachi restaurants for their fried rice and has been a game changer ever since I started using it. It adds a lot more flavor and helps to brown the rice.

What seasonings are used in hibachi?

The three principal dry spices found in hibachi cuisine are garlic, ginger and sesame seeds. Garlic imparts the most intense flavor when used in whole clove form, although garlic paste and jarred minced garlic are quite pungent as well.

What is the oil mixture for hibachi?

The top-secret cooking oil used by hibachi chefs is a combination of 4 basic ingredients; sesame oil, olive oil, mirin, and soy sauce.

For the Hibachi Cooking Oil:
  1. 2 tbsp sesame oil.
  2. ¼ cup olive oil.
  3. ½ cup mirin (sweet rice cooking wine)
  4. ¼ cup soy sauce.
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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