Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice (Vegan)

4.84 from 6 votes

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Keyword fried rice, instant pot thai basil fried rice

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 568kcal

Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot. Add oil, and once it’s hot, add minced garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
Next, add the onions and sauté for about 2 minutes until they turn soft.
Add the bell pepper, rinsed jasmine rice, water, and salt. Mix well and deglaze the pot by scraping any food particles sticking to the bottom to avoid a BURN alert.
Close the lid securely on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and adjust the timer to 4 minutes.
When the Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
Turn on the SAUTE mode. Push the cooked rice to the side and add soy sauce, sriracha, or red chili sauce. Mix to combine everything thoroughly.
Next, add roasted cashews (optional), cilantro (coriander leaves), Thai basil (roughly torn), black pepper, and salt. Toss everything well until the leaves wilt slightly.
Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice is ready. Enjoy!

In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
Next, add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till the onions turn soft.
Then add the veggies and stir fry until they are tender but crisp.
Then add soy sauce and sriracha. Sauté over high heat, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
Add the cooked or leftover rice, salt, and ground black pepper. Gently mix everything evenly.
Lastly, add roasted cashews (optional), cilantro (coriander leaves), Thai basil. Toss everything well until the leaves wilt. Let it cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Thai Basil Fried Rice is ready. Enjoy!

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

Protein: You can stir in plant-based protein like fried tofu or scrambled eggs.
Grain Alternatives: You can substitute jasmine rice with white basmati rice, brown rice, millets, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for healthier options.
Other Vegetables: Add vegetables of your choice, like broccoli, green peas, carrots, snap peas, and mushrooms.

Some people like adding soy sauce and sriracha before pressure cooking. But I recommend adding it after pressure cooking. Both methods work well.
Opt for low-sodium soy sauce, and for a gluten-free option, use Tamari or Coconut Aminos instead of soy sauce for the best results!

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.