Simple Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe | Japanese Fried Rice

Simple hibachi fried rice recipe: This hibachi fried rice is simple, quick, and perfectly seasoned! It takes a few ingredients and 10 minutes to make this umami loaded, delicious fried rice – just like you get at Benihana.

What is Hibachi Fried Rice?

Hibachi fried rice is a popular choice in Japanese steakhouses and many restaurant chains. The term ‘Hibachi’ is interchangeably used as teppanyaki(teppan-yaki) in the US and some western countries.

Teppanyaki refers to the words ‘teppan'(iron plate) and ‘yaki'(grilled). Teppanyaki style cooking uses a flat surface metal plate to cook food by skilled chefs more often in a restaurant setting. However, the true Japanese hibachi translates to ‘fire pot’ which is a small charcoal grill with an open grate design used for heating and cooking purposes. 

This Japanese fried rice is very simple yet full of flavor. It comes together in just 10 minutes from start to finish and is quite economical. No teppanyaki grill top needed to make this. You can use a wok, skillet, frying pan, or something that is big enough to handle the mixing of the rice.

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What is the difference between Hibachi fried rice and Chinese fried rice?

The major difference between the two in taste is hibachi style fried rice uses butter and more soy sauce than the Chinese counterpart.

Serving Suggestions

Hibachi fried rice and yum yum sauce is a popular combo. You can also serve this as it is or with any hibachi side dish for a complete meal.

For homemade yum yum sauce whisk together mayonnaise, butter, sriracha, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This hibachi fried rice is very simple. To make this, you only need 8 easily available ingredients.

Rice: Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.

Butter: Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.

Sesame oil: I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.

Eggs: Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice. 

Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.

Scallions: Scallions or green onions.

Salt & pepper: Use as per taste. 

Variations

This simple hibachi fried rice recipe can be easily customized. You can add any protein or veggies you like. Ham, chicken, and shrimp are some popular additions. In vegetable carrots, green peas, bell pepper, onion, garlic are some popular add-ons.

Benihana Restaurant Style Hibachi Fried Rice Preparations Step By Step

• Prep ingredients: Prepare the ingredients in advance. Beat the eggs, chop the scallions, crumble the rice with your hands and set aside.
• Scramble the eggs: Heat butter and oil in a pan or wok over medium flame. Once heated add beaten eggs and lightly scramble them.

• Add rice and seasoning: Add rice, salt, crushed pepper, soy sauce, and chopped scallions.
• Stir fry rice: Stir over a high flame until the soy sauce coats the rice well and caramelizes into the rice.
• Serve: Turn off the flame and serve immediately.

Tips for making the Best Hibachi Fried Rice 

• Use a day old rice: Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate. This will help the rice to dry enough and give the fried rice a perfect texture.
• Use Butter: Butter makes the fried rice richer and even more flavorful.
• Stir the rice over high heat: Stirring the rice over high flame gives the rice a smoky taste.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this as it is or with yum yum sauce or any hibachi side dish to enjoy a complete hibachi meal.  

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