rice in the instant pot
This Instant Pot rice recipe provides a quick and easy method for cooking perfectly fluffy rice every time. With minimal effort and a short cooking time, you can enjoy a delicious side dish that serves as a base for various meals.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Rinsing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice uncooked
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Add the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot.
- Pour in 2 ½ cups of water, then add olive oil and salt if desired. Stir well to combine.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to the sealing position.
- Select the 'Rice' setting, or manual pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before carefully switching the valve to the venting position to release any remaining steam.
- Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.
- For variations, consider adjusting water and cooking times for different types of rice such as brown rice.
Notes
For brown rice, adjust the water to 3 cups and increase the cooking time to 22 minutes with a natural release of 10 minutes.
Experiment with different seasonings and herbs to customize the flavor of your rice. Garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs like parsley can add a wonderful aroma to the dish.
Leftover rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.