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Hibachi Fried Rice

Packed with vegetables, garlic butter, and rich umami flavor, this meatless recipe captures the essence of the classic dish. Let’s dive in!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Fried Rice
  • 3 cups cooked white rice day-old works best
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 large eggs optional for vegetarians who consume eggs
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • For the Hibachi Garlic Butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook your rice a day in advance for best texture.
  2. Combine softened butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until it forms a smooth paste. 
  3. Chop the vegetables into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a bowl if using them. Measure out your soy sauce and sesame oil for easy access.
  5. Heat a large steel wok pan over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and let it heat for a few seconds. Toss in diced onions and carrots. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Add peas and any optional add-ins, like mushrooms or tofu, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Push vegetables to one side of the wok pan. Pour whisked eggs into the empty side and scramble them quickly. Once cooked, mix eggs with the vegetables.
  8. Increase heat to high and add cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps with a spatula, ensuring rice mixes evenly with vegetables. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, allowing rice to warm through.
  9. Drizzle soy sauce over rice while stirring continuously. Stir in prepared garlic butter, making sure it coats every grain of rice.
  10. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until rice is slightly crispy at the edges and infused with flavor.

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Notes

  • Use a Hot Pan: High heat creates the slightly crispy texture you find in restaurants.
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if doubling the recipe to avoid steaming the rice.
  • Experiment with Add-Ins: Broccoli, baby corn, or bok choy make great additions. Paneer or halloumi works well for a vegetarian protein boost.
  • Balance the Saltiness: Soy sauce is salty, so taste before adding extra salt.
  • Rice Alternatives: Brown rice or jasmine rice offer different textures and flavors.