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    Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice

    Published: Mar 21, 2021 by Richa 61 Comments

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    Vegan Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried rice is packed with colorful veggies, sesame seeds and a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce you will LOVE! Such a delicious one-pot dinner! This easy Japanese restaurant-style fried rice is ready in 20 minutes making it family-friendly for busy weeknights.

    overhead shot it a bowl with vegan instant pot teriyaki fried rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds

    I love me a quick, no fuss, one-pot meal with minimal washing up to take care of after eating! This Teriyaki fried rice is my new favorite! Picture a complete Asian-inspired veggie-packed meal made in one-pot! Trust me, this Vegan Instant Pot Fried Rice will be on constant dinner rotation. It’s so easy and SO good!

    vegan Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice in a pot

    Making teriyaki fried rice in an Instant Pot is a real game changer! No sticking, or stirring, no water boiling over. Set and forget and the rice comes out perfectly cooked every time.

    The beauty of this easy restaurant-style Instant Pot fried rice recipe is that you can add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. I used zucchini, peas, bell peppers, and carrots but the possibilities are endless.

    Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice with a fork on the side

    FOR MORE VEGAN RICE DISHES CHECK OUT THESE RECIPES:

    • Turmeric Lemon Rice
    • Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice
    • Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Rice Pulao
    • Masala Fried Rice with Turmeric Onion Raita
    • Peanut Sauce Fried Rice

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    5 from 16 votes

    Vegan Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice

    This Vegan Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried rice is packed with colorful veggies, sesame seeds and a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce. It makes a delicious Asian one-pot dinner! An easy Japanese restaurant-style fried rice that is ready in 20 minutes making it family-friendly for busy weeknight dinners.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Pressure build up and release10 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Instant Pot Fried Rice, vegan fried rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    For the Teriyaki Sauce-

    • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce or use tamari to make it gluten-Free
    • 3 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1.5-2 tbsp Brown sugar or regular sugar
    • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
    • 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
    • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp molasses
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • 2 tsp sesame seeds
    • 2 tbsp water

    For the Fried Rice

    • 1.5 cups (280 g) white rice washed and soaked for 15 minutes, I use basmati
    • 2 cups (365 g) veggies such as zucchini, stir fry mix, peppers, carrots, peas, etc
    • 7 oz (200 g) of extra firm tofu pressed and cubed into small pieces. You can also use 1 cup of slightly mashed chickpeas instead.
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
    • chopped green onion for garnish

    Instructions

    • Mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, sugar, ginger, garlic, vinegar, molasses and water, until well combined. Reserve half of the sauce. Add the sesame seeds to one half of the sauce, and add cornstarch to the other half of the sauce.
    • In an instant pot, select sauté then add 2 tsp of oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the tofu and cook until it is golden on some sides.
    • Switch off sauté. drain the rice and add it to the instant pot. Add in the vegetables, salt, pepper, and half of the teriyaki sauce that has sesame seeds. Add 1.5 cups of water, and mix really well.
    • Close the lid, select pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 8 minutes. Then carefully quick release, then open the lid.
    • Meanwhile, mix the teriyaki sauce that has cornstarch in it so that the cornstarch that has settled will mix in again. Then heat that mixture in a microwave or in a skillet until the sauce thickens a little bit.
    • Remove the fried rice from the instant pot into a large bowl and fluff it. Then drizzle the thickened teriyaki sauce all over, but don't completely mix it so that there are swirls of some concentrated teriyaki sauce all over in the fried rice. You can also serve half of that sauce on the side instead of mixing all up, for people who want that extra punch of the teriyaki sauce, while eating the fried rice.
    • Top it with Green Onions, and more sesame seeds, and serve.

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    Notes

    You can also make this with different grains such as quinoa, or millet. For quinoa,  pressure cook it for 4 minutes
    Stove top: Soak the white basmati rice for 20 mins then drain. Folllow steps 1,2 from above. Add in the vegetables, salt, pepper, and half of the teriyaki sauce that has sesame seeds and drained rice. Add 3 cups of water, and mix. Partially cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 17 minutes.  Then Follow step 4 to thicken the remaining teriyaki sauce. Open the lid, fluff the rice then Swirl in the thickened sauce. Garnish and serve 
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 438 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 730mg32%
    Potassium 378mg11%
    Carbohydrates 88g29%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 4658IU93%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 140mg14%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients for making Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice:

    • soy sauce – the dark kind is recommended here. You could also use tamari to make this gluten-free
    • maple syrup, molasses, and sugar for sweetness and that signature dark color
    • plenty of minced fresh ginger and garlic are a must for making anything teriyaki
    • rice wine vinegar adds some more tang to the frying sauce
    • cornstarch helps thicken the teriyaki sauce
    • sesame seeds are great addition as they add some crunch and a nice nutty aroma to this recipe
    • white rice washed and soaked for 15 minutes – I recommend long grain rice
    • veggies: I use zucchini, stir fry mix, peppers, carrots, peas, etc but you can mix it up
    •  extra firm tofu works best here. Make sure to press it before you cut it into small pieces

    ingredients for making Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice

     

    Tips & Substitutions:

    • About the peas – feel free to add them right in the end if you want them to maintain their gorgeous green color. When cooked for the entire duration they might look a bit grey and less attractive. For a simple dinner, I don’t mind them that way but if company is coming, add them in once the pressure has been released. The heat from the rice cooks them in a minute.
    • You can also make this recipe with different grains such as quinoa, or millet. For quinoa,  pressure cook it for only 4 minutes.
    • To make this without tofu, you can add in 1 cup of slightly mashed chickpeas instead.

    tofu cubes being fried in a pot

    Mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, sugar, ginger, garlic, vinegar, molasses and water, until well combined. Reserve half of the sauce. Add the sesame seeds to one half of the sauce, and add cornstarch to the other half of the sauce.

    In an instant pot, select sauté then add 2 tsp of oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the tofu until it is golden on some sides.

    rice being mixed with teriyaki sauce, vegetables and tofu in an Instant Pot

    Switch off sauté. drain the rice and add it to the instant pot. Add in the vegetables, salt, pepper, and half of the teriyaki sauce that has sesame seeds. Add 1.5 cups of water, and mix really well.


    ingredients for Vegan Teriyaki Fried Rice being mixed in an Instant Pot

    Close the lid, select pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 8 minutes. Then carefully quick release, then open the lid.

    vegan teriyaki fried rice in an Instant Pot

    Meanwhile, mix the teriyaki sauce that has cornstarch in it so that the cornstarch that has settled will mix in again. Then heat that mixture in a microwave or in a skillet until the sauce thickens a little bit.

    teriyaki sauce being added to Instant Pot

    Remove the fried rice from the instant pot into a large bowl and fluff it. Then drizzle the thickened teriyaki sauce all over, but don’t completely mix it so that there are swirls of some concentrated teriyaki sauce all over in the fried rice.

    Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice in a black dish with a small dish with green onions and sesame seeds on the side

    You can also serve half of that sauce on the side instead of mixing all up, for people who want that extra punch of the teriyaki sauce, while eating the fried rice.

    Top it with Green Onions, and more sesame seeds, and serve. You can also make this with different grains such as quinoa, or millet. For quinoa,  pressure cook it for 4 minutes.

    Vegan Teriyaki Fried Rice served in a black dish with a side of sesame seeds and green onions

    WHICH RICE SHALL I USE FOR MAKING TERIYAKI FRIED RICE?

    I would recommend long-grain rice for making this recipe. It holds its shape better and stays separate when cooked. Basmati rice is great but you can also go for Jasmine rice.

     

     

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    1. Sarah

      February 25, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      Is the cook time in the Instant Pot the same if you want to double the recipe? Thanks- it looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 26, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        Yea same cook time

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      February 14, 2023 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      My entire family loved this dish – simple and healthy!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 15, 2023 at 1:14 pm

        Wonderful!

        Reply
    3. Simone Wiens

      January 29, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious 🙂 We will have it again many times !

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 30, 2023 at 6:03 pm

        Very glad to hear!

        Reply
    4. Kristine

      October 30, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      So easy. So good. I used diced orange peppers, grated carrot, and green peas. I stirred in 1 cup pineapple tidbits after it cooked. Absolutely fabulous recipe!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 31, 2022 at 9:22 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    5. Candyk

      February 27, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      I did about everything wrong and it was finished off in one sitting! I cooked the brown rice in instant pot by itself, then added it to sauté pan with browned tofu, thawed veggies and both parts of the sauce mix. Stirred a bit and served. Topped with green onions. Delicious! I am anxiously waiting for the new Instant pot cookbook. Thx for this quick meal, all freezer/pantry foods.

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 27, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        Glad it worked out!! I am eagerly waiting for the copies to arrive as well

        Reply
    6. Rebecca

      February 24, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best fried rice recipe I have tried!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 28, 2022 at 6:33 pm

        Excellent !

        Reply
    7. Kate

      January 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made with udon noodles. Didn’t have cornstarch nor molasses and turned out just fun. Simple, tasty sauce not requiring any special ingredients. Fantastic taste.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 21, 2022 at 11:39 am

        mmmmmmmm udon, thanks Kate

        Reply
    8. Rita

      January 16, 2022 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      Another great recipe. Richa your recipes never disappoint, they are so full of flavour, we enjoy them so much. I used a frozen stir fry vegetable mix and just tossed them in, worked out fine. However I see you recommend thawing first so I will try that next time. This will be made again and again. We love one pot meals and your recipes!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 16, 2022 at 11:43 am

        Awesome

        Reply
    9. Casper

      January 05, 2022 at 11:49 am

      Are the vegetables fresh, or do you use frozen vegetables?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 05, 2022 at 5:20 pm

        I use a mix. Peas and carrots are frozen, rest are fresh. Thaw the frozen veggies before using

        Reply
    10. Anushka

      December 12, 2021 at 12:39 am

      Ooh My !!!That pot looks delicious – definitely going to try this fried rice. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 13, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        i hope you like it

        Reply
    11. Char

      December 09, 2021 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Richa,
      Just love all of your recipes! I have both of your cookbooks and I treasure them.
      Question: Can you use brown rice for the instant pot version?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 10, 2021 at 11:07 am

        Thanks! It won’t work well. You could pressure cook brown rice for 22 mins. Quick release after 5 mins. Leave the veggies out as they will overcook. Add quick cooking veggies when you open the lid. Mix well, close the lid and let it sit for 7-8 mins for veggies to cook in the residual heat. Then open the lid and swirl in the thickened sauce

        Reply
    12. Lily

      December 04, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I knew it would be really good (your recipes always are!), but I was surprised with just how much I loved it.

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 06, 2021 at 11:12 am

        thanks for popping in Lily

        Reply
    13. Sarah

      November 13, 2021 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely perfect. Easy to make and the whole family loved!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        November 16, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        thank you Sarah!

        Reply
    14. scrappy

      October 31, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!! Making this right meow! Wondering if a double recipe would fit in the 6qt Instant Pot by chance?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 01, 2021 at 10:19 am

        It will fit. But larger amounts of rice can sometimes scorch in the instant pot (diff models have diff moods). I would suggest make the current serving first to see if works flawlessly in your IP then try double next time

        Reply
        • scrappy

          November 06, 2021 at 9:05 am

          Hi Richa,

          Thank you for your quick reply. I actually ended up waiting for my husband to be done using our 10qt IP lol I doubled the recipe and it was absolutely delicious! I’ve never cooked rice in an IP before, but it came out flawless; much better than my rice cooker.
          Thank you for all your hard work you do to create fantastic recipes, photos and creative writing. I’m looking forward to your new book!

          -scrappy

          Reply
          • Richa

            November 06, 2021 at 6:06 pm

            Awesome

            Reply
    15. Shanthi

      October 16, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Really good and toddler approved one lot meal on our weekly rota , thank you !

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 17, 2021 at 1:19 am

        Awesome!!

        Reply
    16. Shanthi

      October 16, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      ReAlly good and easy to make one pot complete meal. On our weekly rotation and toddler approved. Thank you!

      Reply
    17. Elise

      August 30, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Fantastic recipe, could you use brown rice?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 03, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks! It won’t work well. You could pressure cook brown rice for 22 mins. Quick release after 5 mins. Leave the veggies out as they will overcook. Add quick cooking veggies when you open the lid. Mix well, close the lid and let it sit for 7-8 mins for veggies to cook in the residual heat. Then open the lid and swirl in the thickened sauce

        Reply
    18. Joseph Stewart

      July 15, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      Brilliant. We didn’t have green onions and that was a regret because it definitely would have made it better. We did add cashews or sliced almonds (depending on the person). Both were good. Great dish! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 15, 2021 at 9:36 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    19. Priya

      July 01, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      My kid asked for seconds! Enough said. It was a hit with everyone. I added some broccoli at the end and closed up the instant pot to allow the broccoli to steam.

      Reply
    20. Elaine

      April 02, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      Can I substitute frozen stir fry veggies? How would the instructions change?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 02, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        no changes frozen is fine

        Reply
    21. JenBayArea

      March 27, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      Made this tonight with riced broccoli and carrots as the vegetables and it was delicious! Didn’t have fresh ginger so I subbed dry ginger powder and it worked. Would be so happy if you created a version for (short grain) brown rice. My omnivore husband absolutely loved it too.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 29, 2021 at 8:16 pm

        Awesome!! Do leave a rating too if you like

        Reply
    22. Nafsika Antypas

      March 24, 2021 at 3:50 am

      Nice Guide!

      I will try this recipe soon! looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 27, 2021 at 6:22 pm

        excellent – let me know how you like it

        Reply
    23. Namagiri sRIDHAR

      March 23, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Hi Richa

      Can black strap molasses be used instead of molasses. Is corn starch optional any substitute?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 23, 2021 at 10:33 am

        Yes for molasses. You need some thickener so use any other starch such as arrowroot or potato starch

        Reply
    24. Jayshree Shah

      March 22, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing, I will certainly try this. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    25. Bozu

      March 22, 2021 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      Your recipe is fabulous !!!
      I made a Pilaf rice in the pan, because I didn’t think I could make it in the Instant Pot! I see that I still have a lot to discover with the instant pot …
      I love rice, so I’ll quickly make your beautiful recipe.
      Thank you very much Richa

      Reply
    26. Loreen Davies

      March 22, 2021 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      I made this dish this evening and it was a hit. I marinated the tofu for about 15 mins in the teriyaki sauce before I split the sauce into the two separate batches.

      Reply
    27. Monica

      March 21, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      Hi there. I don’t have an instaPot but think my slow cooker might work. What would you suggest as far as cook time? And should I set to low or high? Thank you so much for any feedback.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 22, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        I don’t use a slow cooker so I dk t really know. Maybe use a rice setting

        Reply
    28. Lynn

      March 21, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      would love to make this but do not have an instant pot. Instructions for stove
      top?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 21, 2021 at 3:25 pm

        Just added that to notes

        Reply
    29. Paulette Bray

      March 21, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      Can you use brown rice? If so, how long would you cook in instant pot?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 22, 2021 at 7:39 pm

        It won’t work well. You could pressure cook brown rice for 22 mins. Quick release after 5 mins. Leave the veggies out as they will overcook. Add quick cooking veggies when you open the lid. Mix well, close the lid and let it sit for 7-8 mins for veggies to cook in the residual heat. Then open the lid and swirl in the thickened sauce

        Reply
    30. Carol

      March 21, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      How long should you cook it in the Instant Pot, if you choose to use long grain brown rice instead of white rice?

      Reply
    31. Carol

      March 21, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Hi Richa,
      Would brown basmati work as well??

      Reply
      • Debbie

        March 21, 2021 at 11:53 am

        Carol I love brown basmati and use it all the time. I am not sure it would work in this recipe as stated as it does take longer to cook. To cook the brown rice to done, the veges would be overcooked. However, I would wonder if you partially cooked it, then used in the recipe as stated if that might work? Would have to experiment and see unless others have a response for you.

        Reply
      • Richa

        March 21, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        It won’t work well. You could pressure cook brown rice for 22 mins. Quick release after 5 mins. Leave the veggies out as they will overcook. Add quick cooking veggies when you open the lid. Mix well, close the lid and let it sit for 7-8 mins for veggies to cook in the residual heat. Then open the lid and swirl in the thickened sauce

        Reply
      • Loreen Davies

        March 22, 2021 at 1:10 am

        5 stars
        I made this dish this evening and it was a hit. I marinated the tofu for about 15 mins in the teriyaki sauce before I split the sauce into the two separate batches.

        Reply
        • Richa

          March 22, 2021 at 12:06 pm

          Awesome

          Reply

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