Instant Pot Fried Rice

Instant Pot Fried Rice

6 servings
Bring the hibachi restaurant to your house, and make your own homemade Instant Pot fried rice! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are phenomenal!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice

    or 5 cups cooked jasmine rice

  • 1½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons oil

    divided

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic

    minced or crushed

  • 2 inch ginger

    grated

  • 10 ounces mixed frozen vegetables

    300 grams

  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup green onions

    chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Add rinsed rice to the Instant Pot with water. Add a pinch of salt, Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 4 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 6-7 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.

  2. 2

    On the Instant Pot, choose the SAUTE setting and add half of the vegetable oil. Beat the eggs in a bowl, and season them with salt.

  3. 3

    Add remaining oil to the pot, and saute the ginger and garlic for a minute or until they're fragrant.

Instant Pot Fried Rice

Instant Pot Fried Rice

4.9(45)50 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that sizzling hibachi experience right in your own kitchen? This Instant Pot fried rice recipe brings those phenomenal flavors home, offering an incredibly easy way to create a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss.You'll love how simple it is to achieve perfectly cooked rice and vibrant vegetables, all infused with classic Asian-inspired tastes, making this dish a weeknight win. The magic of the Instant Pot truly transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful feast, delivering an effortless path to homemade satisfaction.Prepare for a symphony of textures and aromas. You'll savor fluffy jasmine rice, tender scrambled eggs, and crisp mixed vegetables, all coated in a savory blend of low sodium soy sauce and aromatic sesame oil. Each bite delivers a harmonious balance of salty, umami, and a subtle warmth from fresh ginger and garlic, finished with a hint of fresh green onions and pepper. It's a satisfying, comforting dish that truly lives up to its hibachi-style inspiration.While this recipe shines on its own, it's also incredibly versatile.- Feel free to experiment with different frozen vegetables, or even fresh, finely diced options like carrots, peas, or corn.- If you prefer a different rice texture, you can opt for already cooked jasmine rice instead of cooking it from scratch in the Instant Pot, though the method here works beautifully.- For an added protein boost, consider stirring in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu along with the other ingredients at the end.This Instant Pot fried rice makes a fantastic standalone meal for a busy weeknight or a delightful addition to an Asian-themed dinner party. Serve it hot, garnished with extra green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor.

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