Fried Rice for the Rice Cooker
Effortlessly whip up a restaurant-quality meal with this ingenious recipe for 'Fried Rice for the Rice Cooker'—a delightful twist on a classic dish that saves both time and effort. Perfectly cooked Jasmine or long-grain rice serves as the base, infused with savory soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and garlic. Tender scrambled eggs, vibrant mixed vegetables, and juicy cooked meat (if desired) elevate the dish, while the rice cooker does all the heavy lifting. Simply layer the ingredients, let your rice cooker work its magic, and enjoy flavorful, fluffy fried rice with minimal cleanup. This one-pot wonder is a game-changer for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or any time you're craving a comforting yet fuss-free dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine or long-grain rice
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, etc.)
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cooked meat of choice (e.g., diced chicken, shrimp, or ham; optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. This ensures the grains stay fluffy and not overly sticky.
Add the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water to your rice cooker pot.
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
In a heated skillet, scramble the eggs using 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once cooked, set them aside and roughly chop for later use.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cooked meat (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Add the sautéed vegetables, scrambled eggs, and green onions to the rice cooker pot with the rice and water.
Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the ingredients in the rice cooker.
Gently mix the contents of the rice cooker, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed but not over-stirred.
Start the rice cooker on its normal white rice cooking setting.
Once the rice cooker finishes, let the fried rice rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing and serving.
Serve warm! Optionally, garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2141 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.3 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.9 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
