Description
This Hibachi Fried Rice recipe features fluffy, savory fried rice stir-fried with eggs, sweet onions, garlic, and green onions, all enhanced with soy sauce and butter for an authentic Japanese steakhouse flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, well beaten
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup small diced sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked and cooled leftover long-grain white rice
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions (green part only), thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Eggs: In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Pour in the well-beaten eggs and stir gently until they are almost cooked but still slightly wet, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside in the bowl you used to beat them.
- Sauté Onions: Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter to the wok along with the diced sweet onions. Cook until the onions are translucent, approximately 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant to release its aroma without browning.
- Cook Rice: Add the cooked and cooled long-grain white rice to the wok. Stir thoroughly to combine everything and cook until the rice is heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Eggs and Soy Sauce: Return the cooked eggs to the wok along with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir to combine, breaking the eggs into smaller pieces throughout the rice, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors well.
- Finish with Green Onions: Stir in the thinly sliced green parts of the green onions just before serving for a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
Notes
- Use leftover rice that has been cooled and ideally refrigerated to ensure it fries well without becoming mushy.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste, especially if using low-sodium varieties.
- For added protein, consider incorporating diced chicken, shrimp, or steak.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with any neutral oil such as canola or grapeseed oil.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
