Hibachi Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 c. jasmine rice, rinsed well and drained
• 2 c. water
• 2 TBSP sesame oil, divided, plus additional as necessary
• 1 lb. chicken, diced (optional)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 eggs, whisked
• 1 TBSP butter
• 4 TBSP soy sauce
• 10 oz. bag frozen peas and carrots
• 10 oz. bag frozen corn
• 10 oz. bag broccoli
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Using a strainer, rinse the rice thoroughly for 90 seconds; then add the rinsed and drained rice to the Instant Pot and add 2 c. of water and give it a stir. Secure the lid, and cook on manual for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, allow natural release for 10 minutes, followed by quick release and fluffing the rice with fork (or leave lid on until ready to assemble fried rice).
2. Cook the frozen vegetables in the microwave, but undercook them by about 1 minute as they will continue to cook in the fried rice.
3. If adding chicken: In a large skillet heat sesame oil, and saute chicken until done and put cooked chicken in a bowl.
4. In a large skillet, heat 1 TBSP sesame oil and then add the onion and saute for a couple of minutes. Remove onions from skillet and put in a bowl.
5. In the skillet, heat remaining 1 TBSP sesame oil and scramble the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
6. Fluff the rice in the instant pot and add the butter and stir until butter is melted; then add the soy sauce and stir to combine; then add the chicken, if using, and stir to combine; then add the cooked vegetables and stir to combine, and then add the eggs and stir to combine.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning: add sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and/or butter.

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