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Hibachi Fried Rice

Hibachi Fried Rice

The Crispy Chef
This hibachi fried rice recipe brings the Japanese steakhouse flavor home! With simple ingredients like day-old rice, butter, veggies, eggs, and soy sauce, you'll get that smoky, crispy, addictive taste—no flat-top grill needed. It's quick, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet or wok
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • The Basics:
  • 4 cups day-old white rice cold
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions separate white and green parts
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup cooked protein chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • ¼ cup mushrooms shiitake preferred

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep Everything
  • Break up cold rice with your hands to remove clumps.
  • Dice all vegetables finely.
  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl.
  • Mix soy sauce and rice vinegar in a separate bowl.
  • Place all ingredients near the stove—this moves fast!
  • Step 2: Cook the Eggs
  • Heat skillet on high until very hot.
  • Add oil, scramble eggs for ~30 seconds, then remove.
  • Wipe pan clean if needed.
  • Step 3: Cook the Fried Rice
  • Reheat pan on high; add oil and butter.
  • Add green onion whites, carrots, garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
  • Add rice, break clumps, let sit to crisp (don’t stir too much).
  • After 2-3 mins, pour soy/vinegar mix around edges.
  • Add peas, stir everything together.
  • Return eggs to pan. Cook 2 more mins.
  • Step 4: Finish
  • Turn off heat.
  • Drizzle sesame oil, toss in green onion tops.
  • Final stir, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Use day-old rice for the perfect texture.
Don’t skip the butter—it’s the hibachi secret.
Customize with your favorite add-ins like shrimp or mushrooms.
Great for meal prep and next-day leftovers!
For extra flavor, add a splash of sriracha or ginger.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword butter fried rice, easy hibachi rice, hibachi rice, Japanese Fried Rice, restaurant-style fried rice
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