Prepare the Ingredients
Before you start making fried rice in a rice cooker, gather all your ingredients. You will need:
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the Rice Cooker
Plug in your rice cooker and switch it on. Some rice cookers have multiple settings, so make sure to select the appropriate one for cooking fried rice. Usually, the standard cook setting works fine. Allow the rice cooker to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
Sauté the Vegetables
In a frying pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, which usually takes around 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced carrots and frozen peas to the pan, and continue sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Eggs
Push the vegetables to one side of the frying pan, creating a space for the eggs. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them with a spatula. As the eggs begin to cook, gently mix them with the vegetables to incorporate the flavors.
Add Rice and Soy Sauce
Transfer the cooked vegetables and scrambled eggs into the preheated rice cooker. Add the cooked rice on top of the vegetables and eggs. Pour the soy sauce evenly over the rice.
Close the rice cooker lid and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes. The exact cooking time may vary depending on your rice cooker model and settings. It’s essential to avoid opening the lid too often during cooking, as this may affect the cooking process and result in unevenly cooked fried rice.
Once the rice cooker automatically switches to the warm setting or completes the cooking process, allow the fried rice to sit for a few minutes before serving. This resting time helps the flavors to meld together.
And there you have it! Making fried rice in a rice cooker is quick and easy. Enjoy your homemade fried rice as a main dish or as a flavorful side!
