Copycat Benihana Fried Rice
The Copycat Benihana Fried Rice is simple and tasty. It has a smoky, rich and buttery flavor. This recipe uses rice, eggs, butter, soy sauce and veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat skillet or wok on medium flame.
- Add butter and let it melt fully.
- Cook garlic until soft and golden.
- Push garlic to one side of the pan.
- Pour beaten eggs into the empty side.
- Scramble eggs until cooked and fluffy.
- Mix eggs with garlic and butter.
- Add vegetables and cook until soft.
- Add cold rice into the skillet.
- Break rice clumps with a spoon.
- Pour soy sauce over the rice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir fry rice until smoky and hot.
- Add chopped green onions and stir.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Always use cold rice for the best texture.
- Day-old rice works better than fresh rice.
- Butter gives a rich and smoky flavor.
- Do not overcook vegetables. Keep them crisp.
- Stir fry on high heat for hibachi taste.