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Crispy Hibachi-Style Fried Rice Recipe with Creamy Yum Yum Sauce

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A quick and easy hibachi-style fried rice with a crispy golden crust, paired with a creamy, tangy yum yum sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and customizable with your choice of protein or veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old, cold; jasmine or medium-grain works best)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola for neutral flavor)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (finely chopped carrots, peas, and green onions)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
  • For the Creamy Yum Yum Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Water to thin (start with 1 tablespoon)

Instructions

  1. Prep your rice and veggies: Break up any clumps in leftover rice. Chop carrots finely, slice green onions thinly, and have peas ready.
  2. Make the yum yum sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and water until smooth. Refrigerate to meld flavors.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Cook the eggs: Pour beaten eggs into the pan and scramble gently, removing while slightly underdone. Set aside.
  5. Sauté garlic and ginger in hot oil for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots and peas, cook 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add green onions last.
  6. Add rice and soy sauce: Spread rice evenly in pan, pressing down to form a thin layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a golden crust. Sprinkle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over rice. Gently fold in veggies and eggs, keeping crust intact.
  7. Finish with a final crisp: Cook another 2-3 minutes, gently pushing and flipping rice to crisp the other side.
  8. Plate and serve: Spoon fried rice onto plates and drizzle generously with yum yum sauce. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain heat. Press rice gently to form a crust and fold carefully to keep it intact. Make yum yum sauce ahead for better flavor. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to preserve crispiness.

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Keywords: hibachi fried rice, crispy fried rice, yum yum sauce, easy fried rice, quick dinner, Japanese style fried rice, gluten-free fried rice option

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