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Benihana Fried Rice Recipe

Published: January 3, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 15 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white rice, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large wok or skillet over high heat
  2. Add onions and carrots, stir-fry for 3 minutes
  3. Add green peas and cook for 1 minute
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the pan
  5. Add beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble
  6. Add chilled rice and break up any clumps
  7. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil
  8. Season with salt and black pepper
  9. Toss everything together for 3-4 minutes
  10. Add green onions and sesame seeds
  11. Serve immediately while hot

Special Notes

This copycat Benihana fried rice recipe captures the authentic flavors of the famous Japanese restaurant. The key is using day-old rice that's been chilled to prevent it from becoming mushy. The combination of soy sauce and oyster sauce creates the signature umami flavor. You can customize this recipe by adding shrimp, chicken, or other proteins. This fried rice is perfect as a side dish or main course.