Benihana Fried Rice Recipe (Hibachi Rice)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Benihana Fried Rice Recipe (Hibachi Rice)
Description
This fried rice starts with day-old cooked jasmine or basmati rice to reduce moisture, ensuring better frying texture. Vegetables including diced onions, carrots, peas, and green onion whites are stir-fried in a mix of high-heat oils until golden. The rice is then added, along with oyster and soy sauces, and stir-fried to integrate flavors and achieve slight crispness.
Eggs are cooked separately and incorporated into the rice mixture, adding richness and a slightly fluffy texture. Garlic butter, made by combining softened butter with grated garlic and soy sauce, is stirred in to finish, imparting savory aroma and taste. The dish is seasoned with black pepper and optionally garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or yum yum sauce for additional flavor layers.
Benihana Fried Rice is typically served alongside grilled proteins or as a flavorful side dish. Its mix of vegetables and sauces lend a balanced savory profile with contrasting textures from soft rice to crisp vegetables.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to five days or frozen for three months. Reheating is best done by stir frying or microwaving with added moisture to revive texture. Variations include adding spice or substituting vegetables and rice types.
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups white rice day old is best, I like Jasmine or Basmati rice, cooked
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil regular is fine too, toasted
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat oil
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 2 green onions diced, whites and greens separated
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 cup pea frozen or fresh
- 1 cup carrot frozen or fresh
- 1-3 large egg beaten
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or fish sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or alternative, e.g. coconut aminos, liquid aminos, Tamari
- 2 tablespoons butter see recipe below, with garlic
- black pepper to taste
- Yum yum sauce optional, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- DAY BEFORE! Cook rice, then fluff the cooked rice, cool completely and refrigerate it overnight to remove moisture for best results.
- Make Garlic Butter (if using) by mixing room-temperature butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce to prepare the garlic butter.
- DAY OF! Over high heat on a hibachi griddle (or heat a wok, cast iron pan or griddle over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, on stove or grill) and spread a thin layer of high-heat oil (like avocado oil). Then stir fry onion, garlic, carrots, peas, and whites of green onion until golden brown.
- Add the sesame oil, then add rice and stir fry until crispy and hot, adding oyster sauce and soy sauce and incorporating into rice and vegetables, move to side and keep hot.
- Scramble the eggs to the side, and incorporate them into fried rice.
- Stir fry in garlic butter and season with pepper, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If desired, drizzle with a little yum-yum sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Prepare garlic butter ahead by mixing softened butter, light soy sauce, and grated garlic; store refrigerated or frozen.
- Store leftover fried rice in airtight containers: refrigerate up to five days, freeze for three months, thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat by microwaving with water or broth, or stir frying quickly to restore texture and heat.
- Add spice with cayenne, sriracha, or hot paprika for variation.
- Change vegetables to suit taste, such as zucchini, green beans, or bell peppers.
- For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice or use brown rice as a healthier alternative.
- Lighten calories by omitting garlic butter, noting the flavor difference from Benihana’s version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2418IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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