What a great way to make fried rice! It’s easy and hassle-free, and it starts from uncooked rice, so there’s no need to have leftover rice in the fridge.
Featured photo: Instant Pot fried rice by Julia, Happy Foods Tube
If you have a pressure cooker, this is a handy weeknight dinner or side dish. It’s simple, with carrots, peas and egg, so it’s also a good base to build on.
Instant Pot Fried Rice
You’ll need: long grain rice, vegetable broth, carrots, frozen peas, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Serves: 4 · Time: quick, but allow extra time for the pot to come up to pressure
Get the full recipe and method from Happy Foods Tube →
Thanks to Julia of Happy Foods Tube for this recipe.
Good to know
- It’s a simple version. There’s no soy sauce in the ingredient list, so if you like a takeout-style flavor, many cooks add a splash of soy sauce or a drizzle of sesame oil at the end.
- Make it a meal by stirring in cooked chicken, ham or shrimp, or some chopped green onions.
- No eggs? The rice is still good without them. Our egg substitutes guide explains which swaps work in which dishes.
- Which oil? Any neutral or olive oil is fine here. Our guide to the top 10 cooking oils explains the differences.
- Storing it: cool leftover rice quickly and keep it covered in the fridge. Eat it within a day or two, and reheat it until it’s steaming hot.
More fried rice and Instant Pot ideas
If you’d rather use a skillet, try the easiest way to make fried rice or our chicken fried rice. New to pressure cooking? Keep our printable Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet handy.
