Instant Pot Fried Rice

My husband and I never really cooked any Asian style foods at home at all.  Ryan (my husband) has always claimed that he doesn’t like Chinese food, so I didn’t want to displease him by cooking something he wouldn’t enjoy.  It turns out he’s getting pretty adventurous as he gets older and is married to a food blogger, lol.

I knew that we do like Chicken Teriyaki, so I figured that I’d try my and at making it in my Slow Cooker.  But, I needed to make something to put it over. I figured that fried rice would be the perfect combination with Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Bowls.  Instead of using my slow cooker or stove top for the fried rice recipe, I opted for my Instant Pot instead (affiliate link).

How to Cook Fried Rice in a Pressure Cooker

The fried rice recipe in the Instant Pot was actually pretty simple.  Here’s how I did it:

1. I added the rice and vegetable stock to my Instant Pot and stirred it, so that it was evenly coated with liquid.
2. Then i threw in the diced carrots and closed the lid.
3. I turned the vent to the “Seal” position and then started the timer.
4. To start the timer, I pushed “Manual”, but your pot may say “Pressure Cook” instead depending on which model of Instant Pot you have.  
5. I set the timer for 3 minutes.  Keep in mind, it takes at least 10 minutes to reach full pressure and the right temperature, so it won’t only be 3 minutes.
6. Once the 3 minutes was up, I waited 10 minutes before I released the pressure.
7. Once I did that, I pushed the Saute button, then I moved the rice over on one side, added some olive oil and then added the frozen peas and sauted a bit. Then I mixed it all together.
8. Last, I made a well in the middle of the rice, and added my 2 medium eggs and mixed it all together, frying any egg bits.  Fry together for another 1-2 minutes.
9. Turn off Instant Pot, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   

This recipe came together really fast and was incredibly tasty.  Yes, even my “non-Chinese food liking husband” liked it, so I guess we found us a winner that we will hang on to for years to come.  I highly recommend you give it a try, too!  It’ll be the perfect combination with your Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Bowls or other Chinese style dinners.

See below for a printable recipe!

Print Recipe

Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Fried Rice is the perfect combination of broth, rice and veggies. Cook in the Instant Pot for only 3 minutes and then let sit for 10 more minutes for the perfect fried rice taste!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time3 mins

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

• 2  cups  Long Grain Rice
• 2½  cups  Vegetable Broth
• 2  Carrots
• 3  tbsp  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ½  cup  Frozen Peas
• 2  Medium Eggs
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add rice and vegetable stock to Instant Pot and stir, so that it is evenly coated with liquid.
• Stir in diced carrots and closed the lid.
• Turn the vent to the "Seal" position and start the timer.
• To start the timer, push"Manual", but your pot may say "Pressure Cook", instead, depending on which model of Instant Pot you have.
• Set the timer for 3 minutes.  Keep in mind, it takes at least 10-20 minutes to reach full pressure and the right temperature, so it won't only be 3 minutes.
• Once the 3 minutes is up, wait 10 minutes before releasing the pressure.
• Push the Saute button, then move the rice over to one side, add the olive oil and then added the frozen peas and saute for around a minute.
• Mix all ingredients together well before they start burning and/or sticking.
• Last, make a well in the middle of the rice, and added my 2 medium eggs and mixed it all together, frying any egg bits and cooking egg while stirring frequently.
• Fry together for another 1-2 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.