Recreate the rich, umami-packed garlic butter Benihana chefs use for their signature fried rice, steak, and shrimp.
Restaurant Version
Ingredients:
- 6 sticks (690 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 15 cloves garlic, peeled, root end removed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Kikkoman brand soy sauce
Directions
- Combine garlic and soy sauce in blender or food processor and blend on high until well combined
- Slowly add soy garlic mixture to softened butter until totally incorporated and no liquid remains at bottom of bowl
- Store in covered container in refrigerator for 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months
Home Version (smaller portion)
Ingredients
- 3 sticks (345 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled, root end removed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Kikkoman brand soy sauce
Directions
- Puree garlic using garlic press or with a knife
- Slowly add soy garlic mixture to softened butter until totally incorporated and no liquid remains at bottom of bowl
- Store in covered container in refrigerator for 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months
