Description
This easy hibachi-style fried rice recipe brings the delicious flavors of your favorite Japanese takeout right to your kitchen. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish is made with fluffy rice, sautéed vegetables, and a rich soy sauce blend that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice (or long-grain/jasmine)
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons peanut, canola, or vegetable oil
- Optional: 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Chill the cooked rice in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with soy sauce and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat and scramble the egg until fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté carrots, peas, and onion in the same skillet for about 4 minutes until tender; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add more oil to the skillet and fry the chilled rice for 4–5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle the butter-soy mixture over the rice and stir until well coated.
- Combine scrambled egg and vegetables with the rice; add sesame oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 124mg