Instant Pot White Rice Recipe

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Instant Pot White Rice Recipe

The key to perfectly fluffy Instant Pot white rice comes down to two things: rinsing the rice to remove excess starch and a full 15-minute natural release that lets the grains fully relax instead of compacting under steam. With a simple 1:1 liquid-to-rice ratio and just a few minutes of hands-on prep, this recipe is completely foolproof. It is a true set-it-and-walk-away method that frees you up to focus on the rest of your meal.

Author: Nikki Lee

Servings: 12 servings

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 19

Total Time 21

Equipment

6 quart Instant Pot
fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups rice
▢ 2 cups water or broth
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
▢ 1 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions

Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly to remove any starch, dust, or debris.
Add rice, water, salt, and butter to the Instant Pot Insert and stir to combine evenly, and make sure all the rice is covered by water.
Add the lid and set the Instant Pot to the seal position.
Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 4 minutes. The instant pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure.
Once the cooking is complete, allow for a 15-minute natural release.
Carefully do a quick release to vent any remaining steam before opening the lid.
Fluff the rice with a fork and its is ready to serve.

Notes

This makes 6 cups of rice or 12 - ½-cup servings.

Total Time: approximately 30 minutes (2 min prep + 4 min cook + 8 min to pressurize + 15 min natural release + quick release)

Instant Pot Jasmine Rice uses the same 1:1 ratio but does best with a slightly shorter cook time. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes followed by the same 15-minute natural release. The grains are a little more delicate than long-grain white rice so the extra minute can make them mushy.

Gluten-free Instant Pot Rice: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written. If you are using broth or stock in place of water, check the label carefully to make sure it is certified gluten-free. Anyone with celiac disease should check all labels carefully, including those for any seasoning blends or add-ins.

TIPS:

In place of water, you can also use beef, chicken, or vegetable broth or stock to give your rice some extra flavor.
Adjust salt according to taste.
Butter can be replaced with 1 Tbsp of olive oil or fat of choice.
Top the rice with parsley, green onions, sesame seeds, or your favorite topping.

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