Description
Benihana Fried Rice is a flavorful, restaurant-style fried rice with veggies, scrambled eggs, and perfectly seasoned rice, delivering authentic taste right at home.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt to taste
Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Use cooked and chilled rice, ideally day-old for best texture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour beaten eggs into the pan and scramble until fully cooked. Transfer eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté chopped onion until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in frozen peas and carrots, cooking until warmed through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes to slightly crisp the rice.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to coat rice evenly.
- Gently fold scrambled eggs back into the rice mixture.
- Taste and season with salt if needed. Heat for an additional minute or two.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.
Notes
Add diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
Include bell peppers, corn, or mushrooms for more veggies.
Add chili flakes or Sriracha for spice.
Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option.
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat in skillet or microwave, stirring occasionally.
Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
Fresh rice can be used if cooled and spread out well.
Use neutral oil if sesame oil unavailable; add toasted sesame oil for flavor.
Omit eggs or use scrambled tofu for vegan version.
Cook on high heat without overcrowding for crisp rice.
Prepare ahead as fried rice reheats well.
Use wok or large non-stick skillet for best results.
Try oyster sauce, hoisin, or fish sauce for varied flavors.
Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste; start with 4 tablespoons.
Double recipe and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
