Instant Pot Rice Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Rice Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil (or avocado); 1 cup long grain white rice (or basmati); pinch salt; 1 cup water (or broth)

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The easiest and fastest way to get perfect rice is with this Instant Pot Rice Recipe. Foolproof method for fluffy rice every time!

This recipe is going to change your life! No more standing in front of a pot, and ending up with hard, burnt, or mushy rice. I have done all the testing for you, so you can get out that pressure cooker and just set it and forget it until dinner time! You will not want to make rice any other way after this. Who knew rice could be so exciting!

Instant Pot Rice to Water Ratio

The key to making the best rice in the Instant Pot is the water to rice ratio. This is important to get the perfect fluffy texture you want in rice. The ratio is 1:1. For every cup of rice you need one cup of water. It doesn't matter how much rice you make, the ratio stays the same. There is a trick to this: Use the same measuring cup for the rice and the water. This will ensure precise measuring, and perfectly fluffy rice every time.

How Much Rice Can be Cooked

This will all depend on the size of your Instant Pot. I cook for 6 and will make 2 cups of rice, which yields about 6 cups. However, if you want more for leftovers you can double or triple the recipe. Just make sure you account for the expansion of the rice and it does not go over the fill line. A 6 qt will handle up to 4 cups uncooked rice equaling about 12 cups of cooked rice.

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Hot to Cook Rice in the Instant Pot

Add some oil to the bottom of the pot. This will help prevent any sticking.
Then add the long grain rice, pinch salt and water. Do not stir. I got better results when I didn't stir.
Secure the lid on the pot and set the valve to sealing.
Set the pot to Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes.
Let the pot do a natural release, until the pin has dropped. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.

Can I use the Rice Button on my Instant Pot?

I tested the rice button versus the manual button, the best results came from using the manual function. The rice button is designed just for long grain white rice, it takes a bit longer, and the rice was not as fluffy. You can use that function, however after all the testing, I prefer using the manual function.

Can I use broth in place of the water?

Absolutely! You can use any broth, just follow the 1:1 ratio rule. Broth is a great way to add extra flavor to the rice.

Do I have to rinse the rice?

No. Many people suggest it, to clear away some of the starch. I tested this recipe both ways and I honestly could not tell a difference between rinsed rice and not rinsed rice. You do what you feel most comfortable with.

Does this method work with other rice?

Yes! This method works for all rice. Same 1:1 ratio, the timing will just be different. White rice and Basmati are both long grain and use this exact method. Jasmine is a little shorter grain and will only need 3 minutes on high pressure with a natural release. Brown Rice and Wild Rice are tougher grains and take longer, 15 minutes high pressure with natural release.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Rice

Give this Instant Pot Rice Recipe a try the next time you make rice and let me know how it turns out in the comments below along with a star rating, please! Pictures encouraged on Instagram with the hashtag #heathershomemadekitchen You can also follow me on Social Media to see what other crazy things my family and I are doing! If you like what you see, please share with your friends and family!

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