Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
To Make Plain Rice:
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Wash the rice thoroughly 3-4 times until the water runs clear.
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Instant Pot - Start the pot on Saute mode and once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil followed by washed and drained rice, 1 cup water, and salt. Mix well. Close the Iid and press manual or pressure cook mode on high pressure for 5 mins. Followed by a quick release. Use the fork to fluff up the rice.
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Pressure cooker - Heat 1 tablespoon. of oil in the pressure cooker on medium heat followed by washed and drained rice, 1 cup water, and salt. Mix well. Close the Iid and cook for 1 whistle. Allow natural release. Then fluff with a fork.
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In a pot - Heat a thick bottomed pan on medium heat and once hot add oil followed by washed and drained rice, 2 to 2.5 cups water, and salt. Cook on medium flame and get it to a boil. Cover and cook on low flame till water is absorbed. Check-in if more water is required. Fluff with a fork and see if the rice is cooked. Once done, switch off the flame and let it sit covered for 5 mins. Then fluff with a fork.
Water ratio and cooking time will vary depending on the brand and quality of rice
Tips for that perfect fried rice
- Keep everything ready before you start because this dish cooks on high heat and moves fast.
- Use a wide wok or skillet that way it's easy to stir fry and won't steam the veggies and rice. Steaming may cause the rice to get mushy.
- For rice, use cooked rice that is refrigerated overnight. This helps to prevent the rice from breaking and the grains from sticking to each other.
- If making rice the same day, spread the cooked rice on a dish to cool (use two dishes if required), and then refrigerate it at least for a couple of hours before using.
- Use veggies of your preference & quantity and avoid overcooking the veggies, they should be cooked yet crunchy.
- Adjust the (sriracha) hot sauce to you spice preference.
- If you don’t prefer the dark color of soya sauce, reduce the quantity or add regular soya or tamari.
- Leftovers taste delicious and can be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator reheat on the stovetop or microwave and serve.