Hibachi Restaurant-Style Fried Rice (Benihana Copycat)
Hibachi restaurant-style fried rice is a classic side dish that is incredibly easy to make at home. This Benihana copycat recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and is completely customizable with endless add-in options!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 523kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups Jasmine rice cooked, day-old & cold
- 2 large Eggs
- ⅓ cup Carrots finely diced
- 1 Yellow onion finely diced
- 2 stalks Green onion finely chopped, whites & green separated
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Benihana garlic butter
Instructions
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil to the wok.
- Add the eggs to the hot wok, and let them set slightly. Once the whites are set, start to scramble them. Remove the scrambled eggs from the wok.2 large Eggs
- Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the wok, and add the carrots, onion, and whites of the green onions. Stir fry the vegetables until they are slightly translucent.⅓ cup Carrots, 1 Yellow onion, 2 stalks Green onion
- Add the cold rice to the wok. Toss lightly to mix the rice with the cooked vegetables, and let the rice fry for 1-2 minutes.4 cups Jasmine rice
- Top the rice with the soy-garlic butter, and season with soy sauce. Toss the rice with the garlic butter, and let the rice fry for another 1-2 minutes.2 tablespoon Soy sauce, 2 tablespoon Benihana garlic butter
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the rice, and serve.
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Notes
If using fresh rice: If you do not have day-old rice on hand, you can use fresh. Cook the fresh rice, and once it comes to room temperature, put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to dry it out.
Use small cuts: The key to making Benihana-style fried rice is to cook quickly with high heat. You will need to cut your vegetables into small pieces so that they cook through in a short period of time.
High heat is key: Do not be afraid of using high heat with your wok. High heat is the key to getting restaurant-style fried rice with the right amount of texture and smokiness.
Alternatives to a wok: If you do not have a wok at home, use a large cast iron skillet with a good amount of surface area. You can also use a flat-top griddle if you have one.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1435IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
