Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe (Pressure Cooker Fried Rice) (2024)

This instant pot fried rice is quick and easy pressure cooker recipe. Simple ingredients, easy preparation and great flavors!

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Have you ever made pressure cooker fried rice? If not, here is your chance! Cooking rice in Instant Pot is easy and hassle-free which is exactly what I am after.

What about you guys? Do you have a pressure cooker? If you do, do you use it often? When I made Instant Pot Chicken Curry for the first time I was over the moon with the results.

This instant pot fried rice dinner was no different. Full of flavors and hassle-free. Yay!

If you don’t have a pressure cooker but like meals with rice, check out these easy rice dinners instead:Chicken Broccoli Fried Rice, Tomato Shrimp and Rice or Sweet and Sour Chicken.

How to make pressure cooker fried rice:

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Rinse the rice and add it to the inner pot of your pressure cooker. Pour in vegetable stock and stir it around. Just make sure the rice is evenly distributed. Now add diced carrots and close the lid.

Turn the vent to the “SEALING” position and turn it on. Press “manual” and adjust the timer to 3 minutes.

When the pot finishes cooking, I wait 10 minutes and only then I turn the vent to the “VENTING” position. There is a lot of steam coming out when you do the quick release and I personally don’t like it. Safety first! So use the 10-minute natural pressure release.

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Now press the “SAUTE” function and stir the rice around. At this stage, it will be sticky but this should change after adding the rest of the ingredients.

So I move the rice to one side and add oil and peas to the empty space. Saute this for a minute before mixing everything together. Now make a space in the middle and add beaten eggs. Stir them into the rice and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Turn off the pot, season and serve.

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Good to know before making fried rice in Instant Pot:

  1. The rice will be sticky at first but after sautéing it and adding peas and egg it will change its texture.
  2. If you prefer some crunch to your carrots, don’t cook them with rice but add them before you add peas. However, bear in mind that you will need a longer time to cook them.
  3. Frozen peas need only about 2 minutes in the pot before you add the egg.
  4. Eggs tend to stick to the bottom of the pan so keep stirring so you won’t end up with all of it stuck to your pot.
  5. I made this using the rice program as well. I did not see any difference in the quality of the rice. That is why I prefer the quicker option. The rice program will set your Instant Pot to 12 minutes which I find way too long.
  6. For this recipe, I used long-grain rice. Bear in mind that there are different rice varieties and each of them might need a different cooking time. If you need help with this, check this how to cook rice in instant pot post for more information.
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So guys, if you are looking for Easy Instant Pot Recipes, this is definitely one of them! And it tastes so amazing!

Moreinstant pot recipeswith rice:

  • Mexican Rice and Beans
  • Chicken Risotto
  • Stuffed Bell Peppers
  • Coconut Rice
  • Rice Pudding

Want to see how to make Instant Pot Fried Rice? Watch the video!

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Instant Pot Fried Rice

This instant pot fried rice is a quick and easy pressure cooker recipe. Simple ingredients, easy preparation and great flavors!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time6 minutes mins

Total Time11 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 496

Author: Julia

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add rice and vegetable stock to your instant pot. Mix so the rice is spread around evenly. Throw in diced carrots and close the lid.

  • Instant Pot Settings: Turn the vent to the “SEALING” position, press “MANUAL” and adjust the time to 3 minutes.

  • When the instant pot is finished cooking, press the “CANCEL” button. After 10 minutes, release the pressure manually.

  • Now mix the rice, it will be quite sticky but it should change its texture and lose quite a lot of its stickiness. Move the rice to a side and press the “SAUTE” function. Add oil and frozen peas and saute for about a minute before mixing everything together.

  • Make a well in the middle of the rice and add beaten eggs. Stir the egg into rice and fry everything together for a further 1-2 minutes before turning off the instant pot completely. Taste it and if needed, season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • This recipe was made in a 6 quart/6 liter instant pot.
  • Remove the inner pot from the instant pot body in order to stop cooking/burning the rice after you are finished.
  • If you would like to use a different type of rice, bear in mind that it might need a different cooking time.
  • The cooking time stated in this recipe is ACTIVE COOKING TIME. This time does not include the time that is needed to bring the pot to pressure nor the time the pot needs to drop the pressure naturally (add an extra 20 minutes to the overall time).

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Fried Rice, Instant Pot Recipes

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Fried Rice

Amount per Serving

Calories

496

% Daily Value*

Fat

13

g

20

%

Saturated Fat

2

g

13

%

Cholesterol

81

mg

27

%

Potassium

278

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

81

g

27

%

Fiber

2

g

8

%

Sugar

3

g

3

%

Protein

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

5665

IU

113

%

Vitamin C

9.1

mg

11

%

Calcium

53

mg

5

%

Iron

1.5

mg

8

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

How much water do I need for 2 cups of rice for fried rice? ›

Combine 4 cups of water and 2 cups of white rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

How do you know when rice is done in Instant Pot? ›

We'll use your Instant Pot's "Rice" cooking program. This function was designed specifically for white rice. It's an automatic cooking mode that runs between 10 to 12 minutes. When the program finishes, wait another 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down and release its internal pressure naturally.

How well does a pressure cooker cook rice? ›

Ever since I got my Instant Pot a few years ago, I've stopped making rice any other way! It's such a simple, basic method, and you never have to worry about it getting gummy or a pot boiling over on the stove. Every time I make rice, I achieve the same results: separate grains, with a pleasing, chewy texture.

What is the ratio of rice to water in a pressure cooker? ›

Why Rice Needs Less Water in a Pressure Cooker. In tests, we've found that all varieties of rice hydrate properly with a 1:1 ratio of rice to water; additional water is added to account for evaporation. In a conventional covered pot, where water evaporates during the entire cooking time, we add an extra ½ cup water.

Do you need to soak rice before pressure cooking? ›

And I have a simple tip to ensure that it cooks even quicker than usual in the instant pot – soaking. I know that is probably my solution to almost anything but if soaked for a couple hours, brown rice cooks in the Instant Pot in 7 minutes of high pressure. About 20 minutes total.

What is the best rice water ratio for fried rice? ›

The amount of water you add when cooking rice will make a difference. If you find your fried rice is turning out rather mushy, try reducing the amount of water to cook the rice. A typical recipe for cooking long-grain white rice uses a 1-to-1.5 ratio, which means you would add 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water.

What happens if you overcook instant rice? ›

The Grains Are Mushy. This happens when the grains split and their starch is released. The resulting product is sticky and extra-soft, and the rice might be clumping together.

Why is my pressure cooker rice soggy? ›

You most likely used too much water. 1:1 water to rice ratio is essential for all rice types. Use the exact same container to measure both rice and water. Some cups are standard American (236ml), others are metric (250ml) and the little plastic cup that comes with the Instant Pot is neither (160ml).

Why is rice better in pressure cooker? ›

Pressure cooking rice is conducive to Maillard reaction, which makes rice has richer and stronger aroma and smaller whiteness.

Does pressure cooked rice taste better? ›

Reduced Cooking Time:The shorter cooking time in a pressure cooker helps retain more of the rice's natural flavors and nutrients. Traditional stove-top methods may require longer cooking times, which can lead to overcooking and a loss of some desirable qualities.

Can you pressure fry in a pressure cooker? ›

Ordinary home pressure cookers are generally unsuitable for pressure frying, because they are typically designed for a maximum temperature around 121 °C (250 °F) whereas oil can reach temperatures well in excess of 160 °C (320 °F) which may damage the gasket in an ordinary pressure cooker, causing it to fail.

How do you cook rice in a pressure cooker without burning it? ›

Close and lock your pressure cooker after the rice and cooking liquid are added, bring your burner to high heat to achieve full pressure, then lower the heat to maintain pressure. After 5 minutes cooking time, remove from heat and do a quick release of the cooker lid, tilting it away from you to avoid hot steam.

Is it safe to fry in pressure cooker? ›

Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers. Pressure cookers are designed for cooking with moist heat, and attempting to fry food in them can be dangerous. The high pressure and steam can cause the hot oil to splatter, leading to burns and accidents.

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