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!
Simple Hibachi Fried Rice
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
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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:
- Heat a large-flat wok, Chinese wok, or a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- Add butter to the wok and stir until it melts.
- Add onions and garlic and fry for 10-12 seconds.
- Now add green peas and carrots and saute for 15-20 seconds.
- Push the veggies to the sides of the wok.
- Add eggs and scramble them.
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the veggies.
- Add rice, salt, pepper powder, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and toss well.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- 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?
What sauce do hibachi chefs use on rice?
What seasoning do hibachi chefs use on rice?
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?
What seasonings are used in hibachi?
What is the oil mixture for hibachi?
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For the Hibachi Cooking Oil:
- 2 tbsp sesame oil.
- ¼ cup olive oil.
- ½ cup mirin (sweet rice cooking wine)
- ¼ cup soy sauce.