Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Packed with savory hibachi-style flavor
- Great way to use leftover rice
- Perfect as a side dish or main meal
- Customizable with vegetables and protein
- Better than takeout at home
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Cooked rice
- Eggs
- Butter
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Carrots
- Peas
- Green onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional chicken, shrimp, or steak
Directions
- Use cold cooked rice for the best texture.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Melt butter and add diced onions, carrots, and garlic.
- Cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side and scramble the eggs in the pan.
- Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps.
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Add peas and green onions.
- Toss everything together until heated through and evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or steak if desired.
- Serve hot.
Servings and timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Variations
- Add yum yum sauce for restaurant-style flavor.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Add mushrooms or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Make it spicy with sriracha or chili flakes.
- Use garlic butter for richer flavor.
- Add pineapple for a sweet and savory twist.
Storage/Reheating
Store leftover hibachi fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of soy sauce or water if the rice becomes dry.
FAQs
Why should I use cold rice?
Cold rice prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy.
What type of rice works best?
Jasmine rice or long-grain white rice works very well.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, simply skip the meat and use extra vegetables.
What proteins pair well with hibachi fried rice?
Chicken, shrimp, steak, tofu, or salmon all work well.
How do I keep fried rice from sticking?
Use a hot skillet or wok and stir frequently.
Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, frozen peas and carrots work perfectly.
What gives hibachi fried rice its flavor?
Butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic create the signature flavor.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
Can I freeze fried rice?
Yes, fried rice freezes well for up to 2 months.
What side dishes pair well with hibachi fried rice?
Hibachi vegetables, grilled meats, dumplings, or miso soup pair nicely.
Conclusion
Hibachi Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the delicious taste of Japanese steakhouse cooking right to your kitchen. Easy to customize and packed with savory flavor, this comforting rice dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or homemade takeout-style dinners.
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Hibachi Fried Rice is a savory Japanese-inspired rice dish loaded with buttery flavor, soy sauce, vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs. This quick and satisfying recipe tastes just like restaurant-style hibachi fried rice and is perfect as a side dish or easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked cold rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or steak (optional)
Instructions
- Use cold cooked rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Melt the butter in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and garlic, then cook until slightly softened.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked rice and break up any clumps with a spatula.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Add the peas and green onions.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or steak if desired and stir until warmed through.
- Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Cold day-old rice works best because it stays firm and prevents mushy fried rice.
- Use jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for authentic texture.
- Add sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy variation.
- Frozen peas and carrots are a quick and convenient option.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of soy sauce or water to refresh the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
