Description
Indulge in this delicious hibachi-inspired fried rice recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also immensely customizable, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With a delightful blend of soy sauce, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein, this fried rice is sure to impress at any meal. Whether enjoyed as a hearty main course or a savory side dish, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice
- 1 egg, whisked/scrambled
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Oil (peanut, canola, or vegetable)
- Optional: 2 teaspoons sesame oil for flavor enhancement
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Cook according to package instructions and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Soften the butter on the counter or microwave briefly; mix with soy sauce.
- Scramble the egg in a heated skillet with oil; set aside.
- Sauté carrots, peas, and onion in oil until tender; season with salt and pepper.
- Add more oil to the skillet; fry cold rice for about 4-5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle butter-soy mixture over rice; toss until evenly coated.
- Combine scrambled egg and sautéed vegetables back into the skillet; stir well and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg