Ingredients:
**For the Hibachi Sauce:**
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup mirin
– 2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
**For the Hibachi Rice:**
– 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cooked and cooled the day before)
– Two tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
– 2 green onions, finely chopped
**For the Protein (Choose one or a combination):**
– 1 pound boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
– One pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
– Tofu for a vegetarian option, cubed
**For the Vegetables:**
– 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as sliced zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli)
Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Hibachi Sauce:**
a. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake (or white wine), sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
**2. Cook the Hibachi Rice:**
a. In a large skillet or hibachi grill, melt the butter over medium heat.
b. Add the cooked rice and toss to coat with butter.
c. Drizzle soy sauce and sake (if using) over the rice, continuing to toss until the rice is heated through.
d. Stir in chopped green onions and set the rice aside.
**3. Prepare the Protein:**
a. In the same skillet or hibachi grill, add a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
b. Cook the thinly sliced protein of your choice until fully cooked. If using shrimp, they should turn pink, chicken should be cooked through, and beef should be browned.
c. Once cooked, push the protein to the side of the skillet.
**4. Cook the Vegetables:**
a. Add the mixed vegetables to the other side of the skillet.
b. Pour a small amount of the hibachi sauce over the vegetables and stir-fry until they are cooked but still crisp.
c. Combine the cooked protein and vegetables in the skillet.
**5. Finish and Serve:**
a. Pour the remaining hibachi sauce over the mixture and toss everything together until well-coated.
b. Serve the hibachi mixture over the prepared hibachi rice.
c. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
6. Enjoy:
Serve your Homemade Hibachi hot and enjoy the flavorful combination of protein, vegetables, and seasoned rice. This DIY hibachi meal is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.