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Easy instant pot fried rice

Easy instant pot fried rice

By Michael Van Zyl
15’ Prep time
30’ Cook time
45’ Total time
240 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

This instant pot fried rice recipe is the perfect one-pot meal to make when you “have nothing to eat” at home! it’s made with white rice, frozen veggies, egg, and a simple fried rice sauce.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a bowl and whisk them together until combined. Set aside.
Step 2
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Step 2

Rinse the white rice under cold water for 2-3 minutes or until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to the Instant Pot. Add the water, oil, and salt to the rice and stir.
Step 3
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Step 3

Cook the rice for 3 minutes on high pressure and then allow the pressure to naturally release for 8 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure.
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Step 4

Fluff the rice with a fork. If there is still excess water in the pot, cover the pot and allow the rice to absorb the water.
Step 5
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Step 5

Add the mixed vegetables to the rice and toss. Turn on the saute feature and add the fried rice sauce. Toss the ingredients together and allow the rice and veggies to cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 6

Push the veggies to one side of the pot and add the olive oil to the pot. Pour the whisked eggs into the pot and scramble the eggs until light and fluffy, 4-5 minutes.
Step 7
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Step 7

Gently fold the eggs into the fried rice and vegetables.
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Step 8

Transfer the fried rice to a bowl and top with chopped green onions and salt.

Tips and Warnings

  • This recipe must be made with white rice, not brown rice. See our how to make Instant Pot brown rice for details on how to make Instant Pot brown rice.
  • You can use a variety of different vegetables in this fried rice.
  • If you want more spice to the sauce, add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha.
  • This recipe was slightly updated on April 24, 2023. Get the original recipe HERE.

Ingredient

  • Large eggs
    Large eggs
    3
  • Water
    Water
    236.59 ml
  • Rice vinegar
    Rice vinegar
    9.86 ml
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    9.86 ml
  • Fish sauce
    Fish sauce
    4.93 ml
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    59.15 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    14.79 ml
  • Frozen mixed vegetables ⁣
    Frozen mixed vegetables ⁣
    283.5 g
  • Honey
    Honey
    4.93 ml
  • Chili garlic sauce
    Chili garlic sauce
    9.86 ml
  • Diced green onions
    Diced green onions
    32.35 ml
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    2.46 ml
  • Long-grain white rice
    Long-grain white rice
    236.59 ml
  • Olive oil or any oil
    Olive oil or any oil
    14.79 ml
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    Optional: ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    1
  • Olive oil or any oil
    Olive oil or any oil

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