The Best Instant Pot Hibachi-Style Fried Rice

The Best Instant Pot Hibachi-Style Fried Rice

This Instant Pot fried rice is a fast, satisfying way to turn simple pantry staples and leftover rice into a flavorful side or main dish with classic hibachi-style flair.

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Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Chinese, Western

Keyword: The Best Instant Pot Hibachi-Style Fried Rice

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 17

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Notes

Ingredients

2 cups (456g) jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
2 cups (500ml) water
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup (128g) frozen peas and carrots mix
1 cup (128g) sweet kernel corn
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Diced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside and allow it to drain for 10–15 minutes.
Add the drained rice and 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Stir briefly, secure the lid, and set the valve to Sealed.
Select Manual or Pressure Cook and cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes.
When the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to vent any remaining pressure.
Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and transfer it to a bowl. Leave the inner pot unwashed.
Switch the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and adjust to Medium heat. Add the sesame oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, then add the chopped onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1–2 minutes. Add the peas, carrots, and corn, stirring to combine.
Add the butter and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and crack the eggs into the open space. Stir the eggs constantly as they cook, similar to scrambling, then fold them into the vegetables once set.
Cancel Sauté mode and switch the Instant Pot to Keep Warm. Return the cooked rice to the pot.
Pour in the soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly mixed and heated through.
Turn off the Instant Pot and serve immediately. Finish with extra sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.

Notes

Total cook time does not include the time needed for the Instant Pot to come to pressure or release pressure.
Stir the eggs continuously while cooking to prevent sticking.
Water may be replaced with broth for additional flavor.
Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce if needed.
Fresh or frozen vegetables both work well.
Rinsing the rice is essential to remove excess starch and prevent overly sticky fried rice.

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