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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.