Why does my hibachi rice always end up crunchy?

[RavEnzo]

Need some help here! Every time I try to make hibachi rice, it ends up being crunchy. What could be causing this? Has anyone else experienced this and found a way to fix it? Would love to hear your suggestions and solutions!

 

[johnlloyd]

Need some help here! Every time I try to make hibachi rice, it ends up being crunchy. What could be causing this? Has anyone else experienced this and found a way to fix it? Would love to hear your suggestions and solutions!

I think using day-old rice can sometimes lead to crunchiness if it’s too dry. Though, adding a splash of water and covering it might help steam it soft.

 

[Kitty]

Your hibachi rice might end up crunchy if it's not cooked long enough, if the rice wasn't pre-cooked thoroughly, or if the heat is too high during the final cooking stage. Make sure to cook the rice fully before adding it to the pan, and consider lowering the heat to avoid burning.