Hibachi Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
704 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Hibachi Fried Rice
Description
The recipe begins with pre-cooked and cooled jasmine rice, preferably day-old to avoid mushiness and help achieve separated grains when fried. Onions, carrots, and peas are stir-fried in vegetable oil until softened. Beaten eggs are scrambled in the hot pan alongside the vegetables to add protein and a soft texture.
Garlic and freshly grated ginger are then added briefly to build aromatic depth. The rice is incorporated and stir-fried to combine all ingredients, breaking up clumps. Soy sauce and sesame oil add a salty, nutty seasoning typical of hibachi style. Finally, thinly sliced green onions are folded in to provide a fresh, mild bite.
Serve hibachi fried rice alongside grilled meats, vegetables, or as part of a larger Japanese-inspired meal. It works well as a flavorful, textured base or complement to main dishes.
High heat and continuous stirring help develop the characteristic slightly toasted flavor. Using day-old rice is important to maintain the texture and prevent clumping.
Ingredients
- 3 cups jasmine rice preferably day-old, cooked and cooled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- 2 carrot diced small
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add peas and cook for an additional minute.
- Push vegetables to one side of the wok. Add beaten eggs to the other side and scramble until cooked.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Stir in sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use day-old jasmine rice that has been cooked and cooled to prevent mushiness in the fried rice.
- Maintain high heat while stir-frying and keep ingredients moving for authentic texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 704 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 704kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 122g | 41% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5779IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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