Thai Basil Fried Rice recipe is a quick ,easy Thai style rice dish made with jasmine rice ,thai basil and some sauces in Instant pot pressure cooker and makes a great weeknight dinner.Vegan and kid approved!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BASIL FRIED RICE?
Vegetable Thai Basil Fried Rice can generally be eaten on their own since they are flavorful.You can serve it along with some Thai Curries such as Red Thai Curry or Green Thai Curry.
WHAT TYPE OF RICE IS BEST FOR MAKING THAI VEGETABLE FRIED RICE?
The rice variety is very important.I have used short grain rice (jasmine rice) in this recipe.You can also use long grain basmati rice (white or brown) ,sona masuri rice for this recipe.
I do not recommend using sushi rice, risotto rice or paella rice.
WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES CAN BE ADDED TO FRIED RICE?
You can also add following vegetables after pressure cooking.
- Shredded Cabbage
- broccoli
- zucchini
- snap peas
STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
This fried rice recipe stays good in the refrigerator for about 2 days if stored in an airtight container.
HOW TO MAKE THAI BASIL FRIED RICE IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP
Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot ,add minced garlic ,ginger and thai chillies and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
Next add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
Add the bell pepper ,rinsed jasmine rice, water, salt and Mix well.Deglaze the pot ,ie make sure to scrap any food particles sticking the pot to avoid BURN alert.
Close the lid on the pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the pressure manually.
Turn on the SAUTE mode.Push cooked rice to the side and add soy sauce, sriracha or red chilli sauce. Mix to combine everything together.
Next add roasted cashews (optional) ,cilantro (coriander eaves) ,Thai basil (roughly torn) ,black pepper and salt.Toss everything well until the leaves wilt.
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Thai Basil Fried Rice is ready.Enjoy!
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VARIATIONS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT BASIL FRIED RICE
Rice:Jasmine rice is the ideal choice for this thai basil rice recipe but you can also use any short grain rice.If you are looking for healthier choice make it with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
Protein: Add 1/2 cup of stir fried tofu ,scrambled eggs.
Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few extra teaspoons of sriracha or red chilli sauce.
Oil: Sesame oil tastes the best.But Olive or coconut oil also can be used.
Vegetables: I have added red bell pepper before pressure cooking.You can also add bell peppers, carrots after the pressure cooking.
TIPS FOR MAKING VEGETABLE FRIED RICE:
- Some people like adding soy sauce and sriracha before pressure cooking. But i recommend adding it after pressure cooking.Both method works well.
- Try to use low sodium soy sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos replaces the soy sauce and it’s the best!
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Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic,minced
- 1/2 inch ginger,minced
- 2 thai green chillies
- 1 medium yellow onion,finely chopped
- 1 cup jasmine rice (short grain rice)
- 1 medium red bell pepper ,cut into Julianne
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper powder to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1/2 cup thai basil
- 8-10 cashews ,optional
Instructions
INSTANT POT METHOD:
- Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot ,add minced garlic ,ginger and thai chillies and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
- Next add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
- Add the bell pepper ,rinsed jasmine rice, water, salt and Mix well.Deglaze the pot ,ie make sure to scrap any food particles sticking the pot to avoid BURN alert.
- Close the lid on the pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the pressure manually.
- Turn on the SAUTE mode.Push cooked rice to the side and add soy sauce, sriracha or red chilli sauce. Mix to combine everything together.
- Next add roasted cashews (optional) ,cilantro (coriander eaves) ,Thai basil ,black pepper and salt.Toss everything well until the leaves wilt.
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Thai Basil Fried Rice is ready.Enjoy!
STOVE TOP POT METHOD:
- In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.Add oil and once it’s hot ,add minced garlic ,ginger and thai chillies and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
- Next add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
- Then add the veggies and stir fry until they are tender but crisp.
- Then add soy sauce ,sriracha and saute on a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
- Add the cooked rice, salt and ground black pepper to this and gently mix it evenly.
- Lastly add roasted cashews (optional) ,cilantro (coriander eaves) ,Thai basil.Toss everything well until the leaves wilt.Let this cook in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Thai Basil Fried Rice is ready.Enjoy!
Notes
VARIATIONS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT BASIL FRIED RICE
Rice:Jasmine rice is the ideal choice for this thai basil rice recipe but you can also use any short grain rice.If you are looking for healthier choice make it with quinoa or cauliflower rice. Protein: Add 1/2 cup of stir fried tofu ,scrambled eggs. Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few extra teaspoons of sriracha or red chilli sauce. Oil: Sesame oil tastes the best.But Olive or coconut oil also can be used. Vegetables: I have added red bell pepper before pressure cooking.You can also add bell peppers, carrots after the pressure cooking.TIPS FOR MAKING VEGETABLE FRIED RICE:
- Some people like adding soy sauce and sriracha before pressure cooking. But i recommend adding it after pressure cooking.Both method works well.
- Try to use low sodium soy sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos replaces the soy sauce and it’s the best!
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