Hibachi Rice Recipe
Hibachi Fried Rice is a carbon copy of the version you get at your local restaurant. Rice gets a slight sear in the pan before it’s coated in a garlic-perfumed soy-based sauce and mixed with quick but tender scrambled eggs
Since the inception of American hibachi cooking, rice has been the original side dish to proteins like chicken, sirloin, and filet mignon. Seared alongside the meats and vegetables, the rice absorbs some of the flavors, creating a rice that goes beyond your average fried rice. Here, we don’t have a flat top that has super high heat, the same flavors can be imparted with a few little tricks.
First, start with your eggs. To have soft and not rubbery scrambled eggs, you’ll want to whisk the eggs with salt and let them rest for ten to fifteen minutes. The rest time with the salt will denature the proteins in the eggs and prevent them from getting too tough.
INGREDIENTS
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 teaspoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
PREPARATION
- In a bowl whisk the eggs with 3/4 teaspoon of salt, set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet add sesame oil and butter on medium-high heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add in onion and ginger, cooking until the onion softened and slightly translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add in garlic cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add in rice, using your spatula or spoon to break up the chunks of the rice. Spread the rice into an even layer and let the rice cook untouched for 1 to 2 minutes. This will give the rice a nice sear.
- When rice is broken up and seared, add in soy sauce, toss to combine.
- Lower the heat to medium and move the rice to one side of the skillet. Pour in the eggs to the empty part of the skillet. Use your spatula to slightly scramble them.
- Once the eggs are 3/4 of the way cooked, toss them in with the rice. Cook the fried rice for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with scallions, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
