Leftover chilled rice works great for the hibachi fried rice recipe. If you don’t have leftover rice, cook rice the same day, cool completely, and if time permits chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Prep vegetables measure all ingredients and assemble them near the stove. You have to move fast while cooking fried rice.
Heat a large skillet or wok on high heat.
Melt a tablespoon of butter. Pour lightly beaten egg into a hot wok. Move egg quickly and cook the scramble until it’s ¾th done. Remove scrambled eggs onto a plate, and set them aside.
Into the same wok, melt the remaining butter. On high heat cook white diced onion and white part of green onion to butter. Toss and cook for a minute until onions are slightly softened.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Toss. Cook for 20 to 30 seconds.
Add finely diced carrot, frozen corn, and peas (thawed) to the wok. Cook on high heat for a minute toss frequently.
Pour low sodium soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste in the pan. Mix well.
Add leftover chilled rice, and toss well.
Pour toasted sesame oil. Toss everything until rice is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove wok from heat, and add green onion garnish.
Serve hot.