The experience of authentic restaurant quality Hibachi made at home including the Yum Yum sauce. Feel free to include shrimp or steak, although the cooking times may vary.
1lbChicken, cut into bite sized piecescan substitute shrimp, salmon or steak
1lbZucchini (about 3 medium zucchini)cut into 2 inch spears, seeds sliced off
4ozButton or Baby Bella mushroomscut into quarters or bite sized chunks
4tablespoonUnsalted Butter
7tablespoonSoy Sauce, dividedLow-sodium is fine
4-5cupsLong Grain or Jasmine RicePre-cooked, best if it's a day old.
2cupsYum Yum Saucefrom below
Yum Yum Sauce
1 ¼cupHellman's Original Mayonnaise
¼cupWater
1.5teaspoonTomato Paste
1tablespoonUnsalted Buttermelted
½teaspoonGarlic Powder
1teaspoonGranulated Sugar
¼teaspoonPaprika
Instructions
In a bowl or mason jar, briskly whisk together all ingredients for 2 cups Yum Yum Sauce: (1 ¼ cup Hellman's Original Mayonnaise, ¼ cup Water, 1.5 teaspoon Tomato Paste, 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Paprika). Set aside. The sauce is best near room temperature rather than cold. It can be served immediately but is best when allowed to sit for at least 2 hours.
Turn stove to med-high heat. In a wok or large sauté pan melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Add 4 oz Button or Baby Bella mushrooms and 1 lb Zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini) and cook for 5-7 minutes or until al dente, stirring frequently. Remove veggies to a large bowl. Cover to keep warm.
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Sauté 1 lb Chicken, cut into bite sized pieces until fully cooked, about 5-8 minutes, Stir frequently. Remove to set with veggies. Cover to keep warm.
Fried rice: Add 4-5 cups Long Grain or Jasmine Rice with 2 tablespoons of butter in pan. Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes. It will sizzle and should brown a bit.
Serve chicken and vegetables over the rice with yum-yum sauce on the side.
Notes
Rice Notes
Day old rice is best. It doesn't get overly sticky while taking up the flavors. However, if you are in a pinch make the rice first and spread it out onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
You can also serve steamed rice or riced cauliflower for healthier options.