Description
This Hibachi Fried Rice recipe is easy to make at home. It features fluffy rice, tender vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice, day-old and chilled is best
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or beef, diced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add peas and minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the cooked rice to the empty side. Break up any clumps of rice.
- Pour soy sauce over the rice. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Add butter and sesame oil. Stir until butter is melted and everything is well combined.
- If using, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or beef. Stir to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice can be too moist.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of some soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg