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Instant Pot Pineapple Fried Rice

Instant Pot Pineapple Fried Rice

  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright, sweet and savory Instant Pot rice dish made with jasmine rice, pineapple chunks, vegetables, eggs, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed well
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice, from canned pineapple
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup carrots, diced small
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and let it warm for 1 minute.
  2. Add vegetable oil and sesame oil, then stir in garlic, ginger, and carrots. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add rinsed jasmine rice, chicken broth, pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pot gently.
  4. Scatter pineapple chunks over the top without stirring deeply.
  5. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure.
  7. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
  8. Stir in frozen peas, turn on sauté, push the rice to one side, add beaten eggs, and scramble gently until just set.
  9. Fold the eggs into the rice, stir in green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Rinse the rice well to help keep the grains fluffy.
  • Use drained pineapple chunks so the rice does not become too soft.
  • Add peas after pressure cooking to keep them bright and fresh.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or water.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: pineapple fried rice, instant pot rice, easy fried rice, pineapple rice, weeknight dinner