Instant Pot Fried Rice

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Fried Rice is just as crave-worthy and savory as your favorite takeout version. Filled with buttery rice, a medley of vegetables, and eggs, this easy vegetarian side dish is ready to eat in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: fried rice, instant pot fried rice

Servings:

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Erin

Equipment

pressure cooker

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
2 cups water
3 tablespoon butter divided
2 carrots peeled and diced
1 cup white onion diced
½ cup frozen peas
3 garlic cloves minced
3 green onions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 eggs whisked
¼ cup soy sauce or sub tamari for gluten free option

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Instructions

Add the rice and water to your Instant Pot, then pressure cook it for 4 minutes, natural release it for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Transfer the rice to a large bowl then place it in the refrigerator, preferably overnight.
Next, press "sauté" on your Instant Pot and set it for 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoon butter, and once it's melted, add the carrots, onion, peas, and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes; then, add the green onion and toasted sesame oil and sauté for 1 minute.
Push everything to the one side of your Instant Pot, then add the remaining tablespoon of butter, along with the eggs and stir for about 30 seconds until the eggs are scrambled. Stir everything in the Instant Pot together.
Last, add the rice and soy sauce and let it sit for about 2 minutes, then give it a good stir again so that the rice is coated in the sauce.
Before serving, top with black pepper, salt to taste, and more green onions and enjoy!

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

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