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Copycat Benihana Fried Rice


  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Recreate the iconic taste of Benihana at home with this simple yet flavorful Copycat Benihana Fried Rice. Loaded with veggies, fluffy eggs, soy sauce, and a buttery finish, this fried rice brings the teppanyaki table right into your kitchen. It’s quick to make, endlessly versatile, and tastes just like the real thing.


Ingredients

3 cups day-old cooked white rice

2 large eggs, beaten

½ cup diced carrots

½ cup green peas

¼ cup corn kernels

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)


Instructions

1. Prepare and dice all vegetables. Beat the eggs and set aside. Make sure the rice is cold and broken up into separate grains.

2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

3. Add the carrots, peas, and corn. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.

4. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

5. Push the veggies to one side and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble gently until just cooked.

6. Add in the rice and stir everything together. Break up any remaining clumps.

7. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, pressing gently to get a slight crisp on the rice.

8. Add soy sauce, butter, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined and heated through.

9. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

10. Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Always use cold, day-old rice for the best fried texture.

Cook ingredients quickly over high heat to lock in flavor without steaming.

For extra depth, use toasted sesame oil right at the end.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Benihana fried rice, copycat fried rice, hibachi rice