Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick ,easy and delicious Indian Chinese style dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes in electric pressure cooker and makes a great weeknight or lunchbox meal that everyone will love.Vegan and kid approved!
I grew up eating Indo-Chinese Fried rice in India.The authentic recipe is mostly done using the cooked or leftover rice.This used be one of my commonly prepared lunchbox when i was working in India as its easy to prepare and loaded with veggies.
I have shared Paneer Fried Rice and Hawaian Style Pineapple Fried Rice on my blog using leftover rice and is a great idea to pack kids lunchbox.
When i am in a hurry to make dinner or lunch, recently i have been making this one pot Indian chinese fried rice in Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT Pressure Cooker. They are so easy to make in this instant pot and takes less than 15 minutes.
DONT HAVE INSTANT POT? You can still make this recipe on stove top pan,I have shared detailed recipe below.
WHAT TYPE OF RICE IS BEST FOR MAKING VEGETABLE FRIED RICE?
The rice variety is very important.I have used short grain rice (sona masuri rice) in this recipe.You can also use long grain basmati rice (white or brown) ,jasmine 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.
- Bell peppers
- Shredded Cabbage
- broccoli
- snap peas
WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEGETABLE FRIED RICE?
Vegetable Fried Rice can generally be eaten on their own since they are flavorful.But they also taste great with Indo-Chinese side dishes like :
HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE FRIED RICE IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP
Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot ,add minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
Next add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
Add the mixed vegetables, rinsed rice, water, soy sauce ,white vinegar, salt ,black pepper powder and Mix well.
Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the pressure manually.
Remove lid away from you, Adjust seasoning at this stage, you can also add extra 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce after pressure cooking.
Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving.Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Indian Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to be enjoyed with Gobi Manchurian.
VARIATIONS:
Protein: Add 1/2 cup of crumbled paneer(cottage cheese) ,scrambled tofu or eggs.
Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time.
Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce.
Oil: You can also use coconut oil or sesame oil for this recipe.
Vegetables: You can also add bell peppers and shredded cabbage after the pressure cooking.
TIPS FOR MAKING VEGETABLE FRIED RICE:
- Some people like adding soy sauce and vinegar 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 Vegetable Fried Rice
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup rice (short grain rice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic ,minced
- 1 small onion,finely chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot ,green peas and sweet corn)
- 2 cups water (depends on rice variety)
- 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
GARNISH:
- 2 tablespoon green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
INSTANT POT METHOD:
- Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot ,add minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
- Next add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
- Add the mixed vegetables, rinsed rice, water, soy sauce ,white vinegar, salt ,black pepper powder and Mix well.
- Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
- Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the pressure manually.
- Remove lid away from you, Adjust seasoning at this stage, you can also add extra 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce after pressure cooking.
- Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving.Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to be enjoyed with Gobi Manchurian.
STOVE TOP METHOD:
- In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic.Then add onion saute till they get light brown and soft.
- Then add the mix veggies and stir fry until they are tender but crisp.
- Then add soy sauce ,vinegar and saute in a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
- Add the cooked rice, salt and ground black pepper to this and gently mix it evenly.Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving.Quick Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to serve
Notes
VARIATIONS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT VEGETABLE FRIED RICE
Protein: Add 1/2 cup of crumbled paneer(cottage cheese) ,scrambled tofu or eggs. Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time. Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce. Oil: You can also use coconut oil or sesame oil for this recipe. Vegetables: You can also add bell peppers and shredded cabbage after the pressure cooking.TIPS FOR MAKING VEGETABLE FRIED RICE:
- Some people like adding soy sauce and vinegar 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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