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Copycat Benihana Style Steak

ChefTom — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:21:42 +0000

Prepare this dish with Magic Mustard Sauce.
¼ cup Uncooked rice
6 oz sirloin steak – boneless
1 tbsp Peanut oil
2 large Mushrooms – sliced
Salt
Pepper
Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.
Heat griddle to 350°F and pour on oil to coat surface.
Sear steak on both sides. Cut steak into strips. Return to griddle along with mushroom slices.
Turn meat pieces until done to preference. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with boiled rice and magic mustard sauce.
Makes 1 serving.

Copycat Benihana’s Fried Rice Recipe

ChefTom — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:57:51 +0000

1 cup uncooked white rice
5 Tablespoons Butter
1 cup Chopped onion
1 cup Chopped carrots
2/3 cup Chopped scallions
3 Tablespoons Sesame seeds
1 extra large Egg
5 Tablespoons Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper

Cook rice according to the instructions on the package. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and scallions. Sauté until carrots become soft. Set aside.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan.
Bake until golden brown (10 to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for even color. Lightly grease another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot skillet.
Cook as you would scrambled eggs. Combine rice, vegetables, sesame seeds and eggs. Add soy sauce. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste.

Copycat Benihana’s Ginger Salad Dressing

ChefTom — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:45:52 +0000

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or the ginger is well−pureed and everything is mixed together.

Store in the refrigerator.
Makes 1 3/4 cups.

Copycat Benihana Magic Mustard Sauce

ChefTom — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:33:28 +0000

When the first Benihana opened in 1964, Japanese cuisine was unknown to the United States and the idea of having a chef prepare a meal at your table was completely unheard of. Blending exotic Japanese dishes with a dazzling chef performance may have been a radical idea, but it was the recipe for success at Benihana. More than 100,000,000 meals have been served since 1964.

Benihana Magic Mustard Sauce

1 tbsp Sesame seeds
3 tbsp Dry mustard
2 tbsp Hot water
3/4 cup Soy sauce
1/4 Garlic clove – crushed
3 tbsp Heavy cream – whipped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sesame seeds in flat pan in oven to toast. (about 10 – 15 minutes)
Mix mustard and water in a small mixing bowl until it forms a paste.
Place in blender with sesame seeds, soy sauce and garlic.
Blend at high speed for about 1 minute.
Remove and stir in whipped cream.