Instant Pot Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Uncooked long grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
• Chicken broth
• Soy sauce: I like using tamari for extra flavor
• Fish sauce (optional)
• Mixed vegetables
• Garlic
• Sesame oil
• Scallions

What's The Best Rice To Make Fried Rice?

The best rice to use for fried rice is either extra long white rice or jasmine rice. Brown rice can be used too, but the cooking time needs to be increased to 15 minutes.

Can I Used Already Cooked Rice?

Yes, use cooked rice in place of the uncooked rice. Eliminate the first step where you pressure cook the rice and add the precooked and cooled rice during step 4.

How To Make Fried Rice In A Pressure Cooker

1. Rinse the uncooked rice in cool water until the water runs clear. It's important to remove all of the starch from the rice! Starchy rice leads to sticky rice, and sticky rice does not make a great fried rice recipe. Add the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot with the chicken broth. Stir to cover and set the pot to the sealing position. Set to pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. When done, do a quick release of the steam. Transfer rice to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and put in the freezer. The rice must be completely cool before using later in the recipe. Because of the starch, using warm rice will not create a great final fried rice.
2. While the rice cools, deglaze with a little water and wipe the inner pot to remove leftover rice. Add sesame oil and set to saute on normal for 5 minutes. Add corn, carrots, and peas to the hot oil. If you're adding diced chicken, add it now. Cook, stirring frequently. Add the garlic during the last minute.
3. Move the vegetables to the sides of the pot. Set to saute on normal for 3 minutes. Beat the eggs and add to pot, stirring and breaking them into small pieces as they cook. If adding shrimp, add it to the pot after the egg cooks and saute on each side for 2 minutes.
4. To finish, add the chilled rice and mix with vegetables and egg. Set to saute on normal for 4 minutes. Add soy sauce and fish sauce. Saute until the rice is dry, about 4 minutes.
5. Turn the pot off and season with salt, ½ teaspoon at a time. Taste between seasonings. You may not need all of it. You can also add extra soy sauce or sesame oil here, if the meal is dry for your liking. Then top with chopped scallions and serve warm.

Recipe Variations

• Add meat/fish: dice chicken breasts into small pieces and add them with the vegetables or add shrimp to the recipe after the egg cooks. You can also use cooked shrimp, and add it to the pot when you add the cooked rice. This will warm the shrimp but not overcook it.
• Other veggies: stir fry meals are perfect for customizing with the vegetables that your family loves. Other veggies that work well are broccoli, spinach, asparagus, bell peppers, red cabbage, snow peas and baby corn.
• Low carb version: replace the white rice with cauliflower rice. Add frozen cauliflower rice to the pot with the vegetables and fresh cauliflower rice to the pot during step 4, after cooking the eggs.

How To Store

Fridge: Fried rice keeps in the fridge for around 5 days.

Freezer: It can also be frozen for later use. Store in freezer bags for around 6 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave for a quick defrost.