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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
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
    White rice being rinsed in strainer under running water for Instant Pot rice
  2. Add rice, water, salt, and oil to Instant Pot.
    Rice and water added to Instant Pot with salt and oil before cooking
  3. Close lid, seal valve, and cook on High Pressure:
  4. 3 minutes white rice
  5. 5 minutes basmati
  6. 20 minutes brown rice
  7. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  8. 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