Hibachi Fried Rice (Simple Japanese Style Recipe)
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Hibachi Fried Rice (Simple Japanese Style Recipe)
Description
This recipe uses cooked, chilled rice to prevent clumping and achieve the characteristic fried rice texture. Eggs are scrambled in a hot pan with butter and sesame oil, forming soft curds within the rice. Soy sauce, salt, and freshly crushed black pepper are added to season and add umami depth. Scallions or green onions further brighten the dish.
Stir-frying over high heat allows the soy sauce to caramelize, coating each grain and providing slight crispness. Butter enriches the flavor while sesame oil adds a subtle nutty aroma. This simple rice can be served immediately as a side or customized with proteins or vegetables.
Using day-old rice that has been cooled uncovered in the refrigerator dries it out enough for ideal texture. Butter should not be omitted as it contributes signature flavor. Variations include adding ham, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables such as peas, carrots, bell peppers, or garlic.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice any long grain white rice or jasmine rice, cooked
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Prepare the ingredients in advance. Beat the egg, chop the scallions, crumble the rice with your hands, and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Heat butter and oil in a pan or wok over medium flame. Once heated add beaten eggs and lightly scramble them.
- Add rice and seasoning: Add rice, salt, crushed pepper, soy sauce, and chopped scallions.
- Stir fry rice: Stir over a high flame until the soy sauce coats the rice well and caramelizes into the rice.
- Serve: Turn off the flame and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cooked, chilled long grain or jasmine rice for best texture; day-old rice works well.
- Butter is essential for the authentic hibachi flavor and should not be skipped.
- Stir-fry the rice on high heat to develop slight crispness and caramelize soy sauce.
- This recipe can be customized by adding proteins like ham, chicken, or shrimp and vegetables like peas or bell peppers.
- Use low sodium soy sauce if you prefer less saltiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 969mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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