Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe
This classic Hibachi Fried Rice recipe delivers a deliciously savory and slightly crispy fried rice experience, featuring aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and tender scrambled eggs. Perfect as a side or a main dish, it combines the perfect balance of flavors with easy-to-follow steps for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Oils and Fats
- 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil (or other high heat oils like avocado or canola)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Protein
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion (yellow or white, chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- Scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
Starch and Seasoning
- 3 cups long-grain white rice (cooked and cooled)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Scramble eggs: Heat a large pan or wok over high heat, add grapeseed oil, then pour in the lightly beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, melt butter. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release their aromas.
- Fry rice: Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and add the cooked, cooled rice. Spread the rice into a thin layer and let it sizzle without stirring for 30 seconds to develop a slight crisp. Gently stir and let it sit again for another 30 seconds to form more crispy bits.
- Season rice: Drizzle the low sodium soy sauce and toasted sesame oil evenly over the rice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish the fried rice with thinly sliced scallions and plate immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is cooked and fully cooled before frying to achieve the best texture and prevent clumping.
- Use grapeseed or other high smoke point oils for frying to avoid burning.
- Letting the rice sit undisturbed while frying helps create the signature crispy bits characteristic of hibachi-style fried rice.
- You can substitute long-grain white rice with jasmine rice for a more fragrant dish.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste, especially if using regular soy sauce instead of low sodium.
Keywords: Hibachi fried rice, Japanese fried rice, garlic ginger fried rice, restaurant-style fried rice, crispy fried rice
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