Copycat Benihana Fried Rice
Recreate the classic hibachi favorite at home with this Copycat Benihana Fried Rice recipe. Featuring garlic butter, scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings, it is a flavorful side dish or light meal prepared in under 30 minutes.
6 Servings
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
For the Fried Rice
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil divided
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 medium carrots finely diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 6 scallions thinly sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice (preferably long-grain white rice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and minced garlic. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Incorporate the soy sauce and stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Eggs
- In a large wok or skillet, heat ½ tablespoon of the neutral oil over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until softly scrambled. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Increase the heat to high. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan. Introduce the diced carrots and onion. Sauté for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the sliced scallions and minced garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Incorporate the Rice
- Add the cooked, chilled rice to the pan. Break apart any clumps and stir gently to combine with the vegetables. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the rice to heat through.
Season the Fried Rice
- Add half of the prepared garlic butter and stir well to distribute evenly. Taste and adjust by adding more garlic butter as desired. Pour in the soy sauce and drizzle with sesame oil. Stir until the rice is evenly coated.
Complete the Dish
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Continue cooking until the mixture is hot and thoroughly blended.
Serve
- Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with additional sliced scallions if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Additionally, ensure that any other ingredients, such as the sesame oil and garlic butter, are free from gluten-containing additives.