This Instant Pot Rice is one of the easiest, quickest, and most delicious ways to make white rice. It cooks faster than conventional stove-top methods, and it produces perfectly cooked grains that are fluffy and tender every time. W
With an Instant Pot, you can cook perfect white rice with minimal effort. This means that you get the side dish ready in no time, and you don't have to babysit it anymore. You just need to measure the rice and water, mix it up, and press a button.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Perfectly fluffy and tender white rice every time.
- Pressure cooker rice cooks faster than conventional stove-top white rice.
- No need to babysit the rice you can set the pot and forget it while you do other things in the kitchen.
🧾 Ingredient List
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- water
- white rice
- salt
🍲 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: Add the water and rice to the Instant Pot.
Step 2: Add the salt. Place the lid on and set it to high pressure for 3 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes. If any pressure is still in the pot, auto-release any pressure
Step 3: Open the pot and fluff the rice with a fork. Ready to serve.
👩🏻🍳Eileen's Tips for Success
- For best results, use 1 ¼ cups of water for every cup of rice. This ratio will ensure the grains are perfectly cooked and not dry or mushy.
- Be sure to let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure manually.
- If you prefer to rinse your rice, you can do that in a colander before you add it to the pressure cooker.
- This method is best for long-grain white rice only. Brown rice will need additional water and cooking time.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
The ratio for cooking perfect white rice in an Instant Pot is 1 ¼ cups of water to 1 cup of long-grain white rice.
Yes, you can double the recipe as long as you are using a 6 quart Instant Pot or larger. The cook time will remain the same but make sure you double the water.
When the Instant Pot reaches pressure and the timer counts down to 0, your rice should be perfectly cooked. Fluff it with a fork and it's ready to serve. If you think it needs more time, close the lid again and add another minute or two to the cooking time.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- If you want more flavor in your rice, you can add seasonings such as garlic or onion powder, or a bouillon cube for extra flavor.
- For even creamier rice, add 1 tablespoon of butter when you mix the water and rice before cooking.
- You can also add vegetables such as peas or carrots while you’re cooking the rice. Add them to the pot after you mix in the rice and water.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Cooked rice should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for up to 5 days.
Make ahead - You can make the rice ahead of time, let it cool completely, and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
Freezing - Rice can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, let the cooked rice cool completely and then package it in airtight freezer bags or containers.
Reheating - Reheat rice by adding a little water or oil and microwaving it until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of liquid (water or broth) over medium-low heat.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
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Instant Pot Rice Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the water, rice, and salt into the insert of the Instant Pot. (Do not stir)
- Place the cover on and set it to high pressure/manual for 3 minutes. (It will take about 7 minutes to pressurize before the 3 minutes will start counting down.)
- Let it naturally release for 10 minutes. If any pressure is still in the pot, auto release any pressure.
- Open the pot and fluff the rice with a fork. Ready to serve.
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