Instant Pot Rice

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You can make perfect Instant Pot Rice every single time with this recipe! No rinsing needed. The rice is not sticky but perfectly fluffy. Use right away in any dish or portion out and freeze in ziploc bags.

Making rice in your Instant Pot is easy. I use it in my Teriyaki Shrimp and Easy Sesame Chicken recipes.. It’s perfect and totally fail-proof!

INSTANT POT RICE

The search for the perfect fluffy rice is over! I used my method of cooking perfect rice on the stove and made the best rice in my Instant Pot. The water amount for cooking rice in the pressure cooker is different than the standard 1:2 ratio or rice to water, so I tested this recipe with three different ratios. The recipe below will show you how to make the best rice, not sticky or gluey, but perfectly fluffy.

This Instant Pot Rice does not require rinsing. All you need to do is toast the rice in melted butter for a few minutes before cooking. It works every single time!

How to make White Rice in the Instant Pot?

1. Make sure the stainless steel pot is in your Instant Pot (to know why I always mention this step, check out my Instant Pot Guide for Beginners). Press “saute” (on medium setting) setting and wait 2 minutes. Add butter and let melt.
2. Add rice and toast, stirring often.
3. Add water. Stir well. Close the lid, set valve to “Sealing” position and set timer to 4 minutes.
4. Once the timer is done, press “cancel/off” and let the IP release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
5. Open the lid carefully away from your face. Fluff rice with a fork.
6. Serve or cool completely, portion out and freeze in ziploc bags.

Water to Rice Ratio

Unlike cooking the rice on the stove, the ratio of water to rice while pressure cooking is 1 cup of rice to 1.25 cups of water. I tested it with equal ration, 1:1.5 ratio and 1:2 ratio and the 1:1.25 ratio produced the best, fluffy rice. What is the reason for less water? During cooking in the Instant Pot, the steam does not escape as it does during cooking in a pot on the stove.

 Tips for Making the Best Instant Pot Rice:

• Make sure your IP insert is clean of any cooked on spots. Sometimes my insert comes out of the dishwasher with a slight film or brown spots. They come off very easily with just a sponge and soapy water. You need a clean insert to prevent the burn message during cooking the rice.
• Set the IP to NORMAL level on SAUTE setting. If you use it on HIGH, the butter and rice might burn. It’s easier to control on a normal level. To adjust the level, use the ADJUST button, right after pressing the SAUTE setting.
• Toast the rice until you see quite a bit of rice lightly brown. Stir often.
• Add warm tap water. I always use warm tap water when cooking rice on the stove and it’s just another trick to make the perfect fluffy rice. Besides, you don’t want a temperature shock since you are adding water to already hot IP insert.

Cooking Time:

• White Long Grain Rice – set timer to 4 minutes and 10 minutes Natural Release
• Brown Rice – double the time of the white rice, set timer to 8 minutes and full Natural Release
• Jasmine Rice – set timer to 5 minutes and 10 minutes Natural Release

 Can I Freeze Rice?

Yes! I always make a double batch of rice and use half for my dish and the other, I portion out and place in ziploc bags. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. To thaw, place in fridge the day before or place on a plate on the counter, to thaw faster.

More Instant Pot Recipes:

• Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
• Instant Pot 1-Minute Amazing Quinoa
• Instant Pot Black Beans
• Instant Pot Refried Beans
• Instant Pot Risotto
• Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

To learn more about the Instant Pot, check out my Guide for Beginners. If you experienced the “burn” message while using your IP, check out my Instant Pot Burn Message post to learn how to fix the issue and prevent it in the first place.

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Instant Pot Rice

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

4 mins

coming to pressure

4 mins

Total Time

9 mins

 

You can make perfect rice in your Instant Pot every single time! The rice is not sticky or gluey, but fluffy and ready to be used in any dish or frozen in ziploc bags.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot rice

Servings: 6 cups

Calories: 241 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups white long grain rice
• 2.5 cups warm tap water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Make sure the stainless steel pot is in your Instant Pot (to know why I always mention this step, check out my Instant Pot Guide for Beginners). Press "saute" (on medium setting) setting and wait 2 minutes, until the display shows HOT. Add butter and let melt.
2. Add rice and toast, stirring often. When you see quite a bit of grain lightly brown, press "cancel/off" button.
3. Add water. Stir well. Close the lid, set valve to "Sealing" position (newer models do it on its own). Set timer to 4 minutes, on HIGH pressure. The Instant Pot will take about 4 minutes to come to pressure.
4. Once the timer is done, press "cancel/off" and let the IP release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Switch valve to "venting" position to release any remaining pressure. There should not be much left.
5. Open the lid carefully away from your face. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve or cool completely, portion out and freeze in ziploc bags.

Recipe Notes

1. 2 cups of uncooked rice = 6 cups of cooked white rice
2. 1 serving = 1/2 cup rice
3. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Rice

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 8mg0%

Potassium 70mg2%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 60IU1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.