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Benihana Fried Rice Recipe (Hibachi Rice)
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Benihana Fried Rice Recipe (Hibachi Rice)

Benihana Fried Rice is a stir-fried dish made from day-old white rice cooked with onions, garlic, peas, carrots, green onions, eggs, and seasoned with oyster and soy sauces. The rice is fried with a garlic butter blend for aroma and flavor, resulting in a dish with a crispy texture and savory depth, commonly served as a side or main on hibachi grills.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, American

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

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  1. DAY BEFORE! Cook rice, then fluff the cooked rice, cool completely and refrigerate it overnight to remove moisture for best results.
  2. Make Garlic Butter (if using) by mixing room-temperature butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce to prepare the garlic butter.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Scramble the eggs to the side, and incorporate them into fried rice.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 -6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% 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.