Hibachi is a meal the entire family looks forward to, but it can be quite an expensive outing if you have a crowd of kiddos to feed. You can compete with the Japanese master chefs after reading over these tips for making a delicious hibachi dinner at home.
Mastering Fried Rice
Fresh fried rice is simply unmatched. The process is quite thorough. First, it is best to cook your rice the day before and let it cool in the fridge. If it’s hot when it hits the griddle, it will simply get mushy. Have some minced garlic, sweet onions, and eggs on hand to mix in the rice. After all, there’s nothing better than bits of egg in your rice, right? That’s how the professionals do it! You can also add frozen peas and carrots for additional veggies.
Don’t Forget the Veggies
If the kiddos don’t love veggies, chances are, they might try some hibachi vegetables. They’re drenched in soy and teriyaki sauce, so who wouldn’t like them? You can use any of your favorites. Most restaurants stick to the basics of mushrooms, zucchini, squash, broccoli, mini corns, and onion.
One Meat, Two, or Three?
What protein are you serving? This will your main cost for hibachi night. If you want to keep it simple and economical, stick with chicken. Although, steak and shrimp are crowd favorites. If you do choose to offer steak and shrimp to the family, you can buy uncooked, deveined, and peeled frozen shrimp. It will only take about 20 minutes to thaw in some water. For steak, buy sirloin or sirloin tips.
Make Your Own Yum Yum Sauce
Why buy the pre-made yum yum sauce when you can make your own? Here’s what you will need:
- 1 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 T melted butter (unsalted)
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2-3 T water
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