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Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice - Recipe Video

Jyoti Behrani
Quick and easy, restaurant style Instant Pot Thai Fried rice, made from scratch. One-pot dish, perfect for weeknight cravings. It’s great on it’s own or serve it as a side dish with your favorite Thai curry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Ingredients For Thai Fried Rice

    For The Rice

    For The Fried Rice

    • cooked rice **above recipe
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
    • 8 ounce (225 g) firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes (optional)
    • 1 small head broccoli, around 6-8 broccoli florets
    • 10-12 snow peas
    • 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • ½ inch ginger, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
    • 3 large eggs
    • 4 tablespoon oil, divided
    • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
    • salt & pepper, adjust to taste
    • Handful of fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
    • Handful of roasted nuts, cashews, or peanuts (optional)
    • 2 green onions, chopped

    Instructions
     

    Step 1: Prep For Fried Rice

    • Using a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the rice under cold running water for a couple of minutes or until the water runs clear.
    • Place the strainer on a bowl and allow it to drain completely for around 5 minutes.
      Note: This is an important step, please do not skip it or the rice turns sticky.

    Step 2: Cook Rice in Instant Pot

    • Turn ON sauté (more), when it displays "HOT", add oil. Add rice, and gently toss the rice in oil to coat. Turn OFF the sauté.
    • Add water and give it a good stir.
      Note: Make sure the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the inner pot.
    • Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Mix well.
    • Turn ON Instant Pot to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK mode (high) for 4 minutes. Turn OFF “keep warm” mode. Let pressure release naturally, around 5 minutes.
    • After 5 minutes, manually release the remaining pressure. Fluff the rice and transfer it to a serving dish. Set it aside to cool.

    Step 3 (Optional): Bake or Air Fry Tofu

    • Preheat an oven/air fryer to 350 F. Place the tofu pieces on an air fryer tray and spray with some cooking oil. Bake for 8 minutes.

    Step 4: Sauté Veggies

    • Turn ON sauté (more), when it displays "HOT", add oil, and wait for a few seconds. Add onion, ginger-garlic, red bell peppers, broccoli, and snow peas. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Push the veggies to one side, add some more oil, and beaten eggs, and cook stirring occasionally, until they just begin to set.
      **For vegans, skip this step
    • Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.

    Step 5: Combine Rice and Veggies

    • Add rice and mix everything well. Turn OFF sauté.
    • Toss in baked tofu (optional), fresh basil leaves, green onions, and roasted nuts (optional). Enjoy restaurant-style Thai Fried Rice!!

    Video

    Notes

    Step 3 (Alternate): Cook Rice on Stovetop 
    1. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat, and add oil. Add rice, and gently toss the rice in oil to coat.
    2. Add 2 cups of water and give it a good stir.
    3. Note: Make sure the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
    4. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Mix well.
    5. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and cover the saucepan.
    6. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
    7. Turn OFF the heat. Allow rice to rest for 10 minutes.
    8. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice and transfer it to a serving dish. Set it aside to cool.
    9. Follow Step 4 & Step 5 above.
    Please refer to the recipe post for the following:
    1. Tips For The Best Fried Rice In Instant Pot
    2. Variations To Thai Fried Rice
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Thai Fried Rice - Recipe Video
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    458
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    16
    g
    25
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    123
    mg
    41
    %
    Sodium
     
    612
    mg
    27
    %
    Potassium
     
    722
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    71
    g
    24
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    20
    g
    40
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2144
    IU
    43
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    177
    mg
    215
    %
    Calcium
     
    196
    mg
    20
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Disclaimer

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

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