I think I'm turning Japanese

While living in Hawaii, I really learned to appreciate all things Japanese. Their style, their culture, their amazing people (who can drink you under the table by the way), and their food & drinks. So much of Hawaiian culture and cuisine is Japanese influenced.

One of my favorite places to eat was Kobe Steak House in Waikiki. They had the best teppan dinner around, and the fried rice there was incredible! I couldn't afford to eat there very often, so I started to try to recreate the meal at home. I still haven't figured out how they make that delicious ginger sauce, but I have recreated the fried rice well!

Here is my version of a great teppan dinner

...::FRIED RICE DELIGHT::...



1/2 White onion
1 shallot
5 mini red and yellow peppers
5 mushrooms
3 green onions
2 eggs
1 cup medium white rice
Oil
2 tablespoons butter
Salt & pepper
Soy sauce
Sriracha

How to cook it...

*** Start by cooking the rice. Boil 2 cups of water and throw in 1 cup of rice. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until the rice is STICKY and the water is gone.

In a large, high rimmed skillet get started on your veggies...

Heat oil and butter over high heat. Throw in finely chopped mushrooms, shallot, peppers, white onion, and green onion. Let these cook for 5 minutes. Push the veggies to one side and pour a little more oil on the other side. Cook the two eggs scrambling them as they begin to cook. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until desired consistency.

Throw the rice in the skillet and mix everything together. Pour soy sauce about 4 times around the pan, add 10 drops of Sriracha (or pour freely if you like it hottt), Add salt and pepper and fry everything together mixing well for another 3 minutes.

Serve while hot!!!

Last time I made this I threw some pre cooked shrimp, sauteed in white onion and butter, and salt & pepper on top... Made for a pretty presentation.




If you feel like going all out.. serve with this Ahi Sashimi appetizer (ahi fillet thinly sliced with sriracha & soy sauce dipping sauce), along with some nice hot sake or Sapporo beer!

Compai!!!!