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Hibachi Fried Rice (Simple Japanese Style Recipe)

Simple yet full of flavor hibachi style fried rice that takes a few ingredients and 10 minutes to come together.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice (any long grain white rice or jasmine rice)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly crushed pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prep ingredients: Prepare the ingredients in advance. Beat the egg, chop the scallions, crumble the rice with your hands, and set aside.
  2. Scramble the eggs: Heat butter and oil in a pan or wok over medium flame. Once heated add beaten eggs and lightly scramble them.
  3. Add rice and seasoning: Add rice, salt, crushed pepper, soy sauce, and chopped scallions.
  4. Stir fry rice: Stir over a high flame until the soy sauce coats the rice well and caramelizes into the rice.
  5. Serve: Turn off the flame and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ingredient Notes
  • Rice: Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
  • : Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
  • Butter: Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.
  • : Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.
  • Sesame oil: I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.
  • : I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.
  • Eggs: Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice. 
  • : Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice. 
  • Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.
  • : Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.
  • Scallions: Scallions or green onions.
  • : Scallions or green onions.
  • Salt & pepper: Use as per taste. 
  • Variations
  • This hibachi fried rice can be customized. You can add any protein or veggies you like. Ham, chicken, and shrimp are some popular additions. In vegetable carrots, green peas, bell pepper, onion, garlic are some popular add-ons. 
  • This hibachi fried rice can be customized. You can add any protein or veggies you like. Ham, chicken, and shrimp are some popular additions. In vegetable carrots, green peas, bell pepper, onion, garlic are some popular add-ons. 
  • Tips for making the Best Hibachi Fried Rice 
  • : Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate. This will help the rice to dry enough and give the fried rice a perfect texture.
  • : Butter makes the dish richer and even more flavorful.
  • : Stirring the rice over high flame gives the rice a slightly crisp texture and a smoky taste. 
  • Rice: Any long grain white rice or Jasmine rice will do. Be sure to use cooked, chilled rice. A day old cooked rice or leftover rice works best. You can even use freshly cooked rice, in that case, make sure to cool the rice completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes uncovered.
  • Butter: Butter gives the signature flavor of hibachi fried rice. Do not skip.
  • Sesame oil: I like to use a combination of butter and sesame oil. You could use only butter if you like. Vegetable oil, soybean oil are great substitutes.
  • Eggs: Another important ingredient in hibachi rice. Eggs add great texture, flavor, & protein to the fried rice. 
  • Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds that umami flavor to the rice. I have used regular soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce if you wish.
  • Scallions: Scallions or green onions.
  • Salt & pepper: Use as per taste. 
  • Use a day old rice: Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate. This will help the rice to dry enough and give the fried rice a perfect texture.
  • Use Butter: Butter makes the dish richer and even more flavorful.
  • Stir the rice over high heat: Stirring the rice over high flame gives the rice a slightly crisp texture and a smoky taste. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 512IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% 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.