Ingredients
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- 3 cups cold white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions and diced carrots, and sauté until softened.
- Push the veggies aside and crack the eggs into the pan. Scramble them until cooked.
- Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Pour in the soy sauce and add the butter, garlic, and peas. Stir-fry everything together.
- Continue to fry, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade hibachi fried rice!
Notes
For extra protein, consider adding chicken, steak, or shrimp. Using cold, leftover rice is essential for preventing mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional meat add-ins)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg