As a busy parent, preparing a delightful, restaurant-quality meal at home can seem daunting. But fear not! Our ultimate home hibachi recipe is here to transform your kitchen into a hibachi grill, without the need for fancy equipment. With a little prep and the right ingredients, you'll be serving up a meal that rivals your favorite hibachi restaurant.

Ingredients You Will Need

Let's start with gathering your essentials. Here's what you'll need to create this scrumptious hibachi meal:

• 12oz dry long grain white rice
• 1 stick of butter
• Kikkoman original soy sauce
• 1 carrot
• 1 medium white or yellow onion
• 2-3 eggs
• Ground black pepper
• 6oz frozen (or fresh) peeled raw shrimp
• 12oz of boneless steak
• 1lb extra firm tofu
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 16oz white mushrooms (optional)
• 12oz fresh packaged bean sprouts (optional)
• Cabbage and/or zucchini (optional)
• 9oz of yum yum sauce from your local hibachi restaurant (mandatory)

Preparation Steps

Preparation is key to a smooth cooking experience. Follow these steps to get everything ready:

Rice Preparation

1. Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker. While it cools, insert four quarters of butter into the rice.
3. Let the rice sit and cool, then refrigerate it overnight.

Vegetable and Protein Prep

• Shred the carrot and dice the onion, storing both in the refrigerator.
• Prepare optional veggies: wash and dice mushrooms, zucchini, and cabbage.
• Flatten and dry brine steak with salt overnight.
• Thaw shrimp and dry tofu before dicing and drying.
• Pour yum yum sauce into small containers for serving.

Cooking Directions

With everything prepped, cooking becomes a breeze. Let's get started:

Fried Rice

1. In a wok, melt butter and scramble the eggs, setting them aside once cooked.
2. Melt more butter, add diced onions and shredded carrots, allowing onions to caramelize.
3. Add refrigerated rice, season with pepper, and drizzle with soy sauce. Mix well.
4. Reintroduce scrambled eggs and combine.

Cooking Proteins

1. Preheat a skillet with avocado oil. Add steak, brown on both sides, and enhance with soy sauce.
2. Cook shrimp similarly, garnishing with lemon juice.
3. Brown tofu cubes with butter and soy sauce until crusted.

Cooking Vegetables

• In the same skillet, brown mushrooms, zucchini, and cabbage with butter and soy sauce.
• Lightly brown bean sprouts, then remove quickly to avoid overcooking.

Serving Suggestions

For a balanced meal, portion the fried rice and vegetables into six containers. Divide proteins between steak & shrimp and tofu. Don't forget to top each bowl with yum yum sauce for that authentic hibachi taste!

Tips for Busy Parents

• Prep Ahead: Prepare ingredients the night before to save time.
• Use a Wok: It helps in achieving that perfect fried rice texture.
• Buy in Bulk: Purchasing bulk ingredients can save money.