Hibachi Fried Rice

Published on February 3, 2025

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If you love ordering Hibachi Fried Rice at Japanese Steakhouse then you love this homemade recipe. Loaded with flavor, simple ingredients and pairs perfectly all your favorite Hibachi Recipes.

A plate of hibachi fried rice with peas, carrots, scrambled eggs, and green onions. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top, and a pair of chopsticks is placed on the side.

Anytime we are celebrating a birthday we always go to a Hibachi Restaurant. My kids love the show they put on while cooking on the flat top grill. Now we make our favorite Hibachi Recipes at home to save money and my family thinks my fried rice taste better.

If you have made Egg Fried Rice, Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe then you will love the flavors of this Hibachi Fried Rice.

Why We Love Hibachi Fried Rice
Ingredients
How to Make Hibachi Fried Rice
Expert Tips
What to Serve With Hibachi Fried Rice
Frequently Asked Questions
Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe

Why We Love Hibachi Fried Rice

Making our favorite Hibachi Fried Rice at home allows me to change the ingredients to add in veggies that we prefer or have on hand. Sneak in bell peppers, green beans, broccoli and more. It is a tasty recipe to use leftover rice and toss in any leftover meat.

It makes a great stovetop recipe, but if you have a Blackstone Griddle we love to make on there too.

Ingredients

Cooked and Cooled Jasmine Rice – Use leftover rice for best results
Vegetable Oil – Use oil of your choice such as canola oil or butter
Onion – If you are out of fresh onions, see Best Onion Substitute
Carrots and Peas – I usually buy frozen peas and carrots mixture
Eggs – Lightly beat egg in a small bowl before pouring into pan
Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
Grated Fresh Ginger – If you are out, see The Best Ginger Substitutes
Low Sodium Soy Sauce – See Best Soy Sauce Substitute if you are out. We even have gluten free options.
Sesame Oil – Check out The Best Sesame Oil Substitute if you are out
Green Onions – See How to Cut Green Onions to thinly slice onions

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How to Make Hibachi Fried Rice

A white skillet on a light surface holds chopped onions and carrots, reminiscent of a hibachi-style fried rice prep, with a wooden spatula resting inside. A checkered cloth is placed beside the skillet.

Step 1 – Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

A pan of diced carrots and onions being sautéed like a hibachi star, with a pile of green peas in the center reminiscent of fried rice. A wooden spatula sits in the pan, ready for action, while a checkered cloth rests nearby.

Step 2 – Add peas and cook for an additional minute.

A skillet with scrambled eggs, peas, and diced carrots being stirred with a wooden spatula, reminiscent of a Hibachi fried rice preparation. A checkered kitchen towel rests beside the pan on a white surface.

Step 3 – Push vegetables to one side of the wok. Add beaten eggs to the other side and scramble until cooked.

A frying pan brimming with a hibachi-style scramble of eggs, peas, and diced carrots, topped with minced garlic and ginger. A wooden spatula rests inside the pan. A black-and-white checkered kitchen towel lies next to this simple recipe on a light surface.

Step 4 – Add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and makes with the scrambled eggs.

A skillet filled with hibachi-style fried rice, mixed vegetables, and scrambled eggs rests on a light surface. A wooden spoon is in the skillet, and a checkered kitchen towel is laid beside it.

Step 5 – Add the cooked rice to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps.

A skillet brimming with vibrant hibachi fried rice, featuring peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs. A wooden spoon rests inside, garnished with chopped green onions. A folded checkered cloth lies beside the skillet on a light-colored surface.

Step 6 – Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Stir in sliced green onions with kosher salt and black pepper then serve.

Expert Tips

Type of Rice – It’s best to use day-old rice if possible. It prevents the dish from becoming mushy and helps achieve that signature hibachi texture.
Cooking Hibachi Fried Rice – Use high heat and keep the ingredients moving in the wok or large skillet for authentic hibachi style flavor.
Prepare Vegetables – We like to prepare the veggies ahead of time by chopping with a vegetable chopper and freezing them. We like using a vegetable chopper so the veggies are about the same size which helps to cook them evenly. See Can you Freeze Onions for tips on how to freeze veggies.

A spoonful of homemade hibachi fried rice with peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs hovers over a bowl filled with more deliciousness. In the background, a bowl of sesame seeds awaits its turn to elevate the flavor adventure.

What to Serve With Hibachi Fried Rice

Hibachi Fried Rice makes a perfect side dish to many main dish recipes. We love to serve with Hibachi Shrimp Recipe, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Chicken.

We love to add steak veggies with a side of Yum Yum Sauce Recipe for the best Hibachi Restaurant experience but at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Rice Do I Use?

To make Easy Hibachi Fried Rice we used Jasmine Rice but you can also make it with any long grain rice, calrose rice, white rice or brown rice.

Can I Add Meat to Hibachi Fried Rice?

Yes, you can add any type of meat to this fried rice recipe. We love to add in beef, shrimp, pork and chicken.

How to Store Leftover Hibachi Fried Rice?

Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Fried Rice?

Yes, this fried rice freezes great in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve again, place the frozen rice in a wok or pan to heat then serve.