Hibachi-Style Fried Rice (Better Than Benihana)

A close-up of a bowl of fried rice topped with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and thin strips of red pepper. The rice appears golden brown and is served in a black bowl.

Hibachi-Style Fried Rice (Better Than Benihana)

Make restaurant-style hibachi fried rice at home with buttery rice, eggs, veggies, and savory seasonings. A quick, easy side or main ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Soy Garlic Butter

¼ cup butter ½ stick (57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 garlic clove large, minced or grated into a paste
2 tbsp soy sauce

Fried Rice

6 cups medium grain rice preferably day-old, cold rice
6 eggs large, lightly beaten
½ onion medium, finely diced
½ cup carrot julienned
6 green onions sliced (reserve some for garnish)
3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
3 tbsp soy sauce in addition to what’s in the butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Instructions

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Preheat

Place a wok on medium heat to preheat.

Prepare butter

In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk together the butter and garlic on medium-high speed.
¼ cup butter, 1 garlic clove
While the mixer is still running, slowly drizzle in the soy sauce. Continue mixing for 2 minutes.
2 tbsp soy sauce
Remove from the mixing bowl and place in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cut green onions

From the root end, cut off the root up to the spot labeled 1 on the image shown below. Discard.
6 green onions
Chop up to the spot labeled 4. Set aside. This will be used for cooking.
From spot 4 and up, slice on a bias and set aside. This will be used for the garnish.

Cook

Add 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Toss in diced onion and carrots. Cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
½ onion, ½ cup carrot
To the onions, add another 1 tbsp of oil to the same pan, and add beaten eggs. Scramble until just set.
6 eggs
Remove the vegetable-and-egg mixture and place it in a bowl. Set it aside.

Fry the rice

Add another 1 tbsp of oil, then add the rice to the wok. Break up clumps and press rice into the pan. Let it sit for a minute before stirring for a slightly crispy texture.
6 cups medium grain rice

Season

Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well until rice is coated.
3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper
Add half of the soy garlic butter. Stir well until rice is coated and butter is melted.
If you are adding another protein, do that now and mix.

Assemble

Toss the scrambled egg mixture and the diced green onions into the rice. Stir until well combined.

Finish

Add the remaining soy garlic butter and stir until melted.
Garnish with the sliced green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve.

Nutrition

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