Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice all the great flavors of Mexican Rice made easy with the use of salsa and a few items from your pantry. Loaded with lots of flavor and convenience.
Set the Instant Pot {6 Quart} to Saute setting and let it get hot.
Saute vegetable oil and onion and until cook until translucent, about 2, during the last minute add in garlic.
Add in rice and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock, salsa, cumin, and salt into the rice. Scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to be sure nothing is stuck to the bottom.
Lock the lid in place, set to manual high pressure and set time to 10 minutes.
Make sure the steam valve is set to sealed.
Once the time is up, push the steam valve open and let all the steam release.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
STOVE TOP EASY MEXICAN RICE INSTRUCTIONS
Measure out and rinse the rice.
In a skillet over medium high heat, pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable or canola oil. Add diced onion and cook until translucent about 2 minutes, during the last minute add in garlic.
Next add in the rice and saute it about 2 to 3 minutes (while stirring it around), then add in chicken stock (add about 1/4 cup more of broth or water for stovetop cooking), salsa, cumin and salt. Place a lid on top and reduce to simmer and cook on stove top for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.