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Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Rice

Fluffy, foolproof rice made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. Perfect as a side or meal base.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Global
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or basmati
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • ½ tsp salt optional
  • 1 tsp oil or butter optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
    White rice being rinsed in strainer under running water for Instant Pot rice
  • Add rice, water, salt, and oil to Instant Pot.
    Rice and water added to Instant Pot with salt and oil before cooking
  • Close lid, seal valve, and cook on High Pressure:
  • 3 minutes white rice
  • 5 minutes basmati
  • 20 minutes brown rice
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork and serve warm.
    Fluffy cooked rice being fluffed with a fork in Instant Pot

Notes

Keep the 1:1 ratio for perfect results. Add broth for more flavor
Keyword fluffy rice, Instant Pot Rice, pressure cooker rice