Description
Hibachi Fried Rice is a flavorful and buttery Japanese steakhouse-inspired dish made with cold rice, eggs, veggies, and savory seasonings. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect as a side or standalone meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (cold, preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/3 cup peas (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Optional: yum yum sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add onion and carrots, sauté until softened. Stir in peas if using.
- Push vegetables to one side. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until cooked.
- Add cold rice and break it up with a spatula, mixing with eggs and vegetables.
- Drizzle in soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue stir-frying until rice is heated through and slightly crisp.
- Add remaining butter and stir until melted and glossy.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with yum yum sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice tends to clump.
- Add cooked protein like chicken, shrimp, or steak for a full meal.
- For a low-carb version, substitute cauliflower rice.
- Adjust soy sauce and sesame oil to taste based on dietary needs.
- Freeze leftovers in portions and reheat directly from frozen in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
