Name: Benihana Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tsp light soy sauce; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 3 cloves garlic (grated); 1/2 lb shrimp (can substitute with any protein); 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp + 3 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 medium carrot (chopped); 1/4 onion (chopped); 3 scallions (chopped); 1.5 cups rice (cooked and dried out overnight); 2 eggs (beaten); 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)

Description

A delightful Japanese hibachi-style fried rice recipe packed with shrimp and colorful veggies, perfect for weeknight meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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3 tsp light soy sauce
1/2 cup butter (softened)
3 cloves garlic (grated)
1/2 lb shrimp (can substitute with any protein)
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tsp + 3 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 medium carrot (chopped)
1/4 onion (chopped)
3 scallions (chopped)
1.5 cups rice (cooked and dried out overnight)
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp MSG (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare garlic butter by mixing softened butter, grated garlic, and light soy sauce. Chill until firm.
Marinate shrimp (or your chosen protein) with 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, salt, white pepper, and 1 tsp neutral oil.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan over high heat, add marinated shrimp, and cook for about 1 minute.
Add 1 tablespoon of garlic butter and cook until shrimp is pink; set aside.
Separate dried-out rice grains and wipe out the pan. Heat another tbsp of oil, add minced garlic, and fry for about 15 seconds.
Add chopped carrots, onions, and scallions, cooking for 1-2 minutes until softened.
Add the rice, breaking it apart and frying for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Push rice to one side, add 1 tbsp oil, and pour in beaten eggs. Cook until 75% done, then mix with rice.
Season with remaining soy sauce, white pepper, sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp of reserved garlic butter; fry for another 1-2 minutes.

Notes

For best flavor, use overnight chilled rice and feel free to customize protein options.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 210mg