Super Easy Chinese Rice Cooker Fried Rice
on Apr 17, 2021
Chinese Rice Cooker Fried Rice is my absolute favorite. This no-fuss “dump and go” rice cooker recipe is made with a few simple ingredients with less than 5 minutes of prep! It’s so easy to make, customizable with any of your favorite mix-ins, and it’s incredibly delicious.
When I’m feeling lazy or too tired, I often make Crockpot Mississippi Roast, Crock Pot Pork Shoulder, or this rice cooker fried rice for dinner.
I’m really excited about today’s recipe. I have literally made it more than a dozen times since getting this recipe from a friend. I’ve improved it quite a bit and it’s hands-down the EASIEST fried rice I have EVER had!
Seriously, I’m in love with this fried rice and so is the rest of my family!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- White Rice
- Water
- Potato
- Sausage: I used Chinese Style sausage but chorizo works well too.
- You Favorite Veggies: I used carrots, onions, and green peas.
- Soy Sauce
- Oyster Sauce
- Oil
- Salt
How to Make Fried Rice in a Rice Cooker
1. Rinse rice in cold water and gently swirl the grains. Then pour the water out.
2. Pour the rinsed rice into the rice cooker.
3. Add a peeled potato to the center, then add carrots, sausage, onions, and green peas to the rice cooker.
4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and oil. Pour in 1 cup of water, and close the lid.
5. Select “white rice” (if there’s an option).
6. When the timer goes off, lift the lid and break the potato using a spoon. Then gently mix everything together. (Be careful not to scratch the bottom of your rice cooker). Season with salt to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Rice Cooker Fried Rice
- Don’t add too much water. Your rice can become soggy if there’s too much water. I used 1:1 ratio.
- I placed the whole peeled potato into the rice cooker to save time, but you can cut it into smaller pieces to make sure it’s cooked through.
- Use “white rice” setting on your rice cooker if you have this option.
- You can customize with other veggies like celery, broccoli, and bok choy.
Rice Cooker Recommendations
My favorite rice cooker is Zojirushi Rice Cooker. It’s on the higher end with a higher price tag, but it works so well and is worth the investment. Alternatively, you can buy Aroma Rice Cooker, which is a popular brand due to its versatility and durability.
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If you tried this recipe, let me know how your Rice Cooker Fried Rice turns out in the comments below!
Easiest Rice Cooker Fried Rice Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, (uncooked)
- 1 cup water
- 1 potato, peeled (used a smaller potato so that it can be fully cooked through)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup sliced sausage, (I used Chinese style sausage, but you can use other types such as chorizo)
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons oil
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice in cold water and gently swirl the grains. Then pour the water out.
- Pour the rinsed rice into the rice cooker.
- Add a peeled potato to the center, then add carrots, sausage, onions, and green peas to the rice cooker.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and oil.
- Pour in 1 cup of water, and close the lid.
- Select “white rice” (if there’s an option). It's usually about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your model.
- When the timer goes off, lift the lid and break the potato using a spoon. Then gently mix everything together. (Be careful not to scratch the bottom of your rice cooker)
- Season with salt to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
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Very good recipe! Quick , easy and delicious. Definitely will cook again. Thank you Izzy!!!
Glad that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know.