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    Home » Recipes » Cooking Method » Instant Pot Recipes

    How to Cook Perfect Rice Using an Instant Pot

    Published: March 7, 2020 · Updated: March 25, 2020 by Kari · Leave a Comment · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.

    RECIPE ↓
    A pin image of a collage of pictures of the process of cooking white rice in an instant pot.
    A pin image of a bowl of white rice that was cooked in an instant pot.
    A pin image of a bowl of white rice cooked in an instant pot.
    A pin image of a bowl of white rice.
    A pin image of a bowl of white rice that was cooked in an instant pot.

    Making rice is a skill that comes with time. Unless you have an Instant Pot. Learn to make perfect, fluffy, and buttery rice in 20 minutes or less. Every. Single. Time.

    I have been cooking for most of my adult life, but making rice has always been something that has driven me crazy. It is probably because I hate watching something on the stove that can be both undercooked and burnt at the same time! I hate that different-sized pots, different materials, or different stoves make rice so variable.

    A bowl of white rice on a marble background with a green napkin and a spoon.

    Cooking rice in an Instant Pot could not be easier. Plus, you get perfectly fluffy rice, every time.

    🥘 Ingredient Notes

    • white rice - I use Mahatma Long Grain White rice
    • ghee or butter
    • kosher salt
    • water

    🥣 How to Make It

    Making rice in an Instant Pot is really easy. Here's how I make white rice in my Instant Pot:

    Just add your ghee (or butter), rice, salt, and water to your Instant Pot. (Pictures 1 - 5)

    A collage of pictures of the process of cooking white rice in an instant pot. Steps 1 - 5.

    Next, put the lid on and make sure the vent is closed. (Picture 6) Press the "Rice" button and let your Instant Pot do all the work. (Picture 7) If your Instant Pot does not have a "Rice" button, you can choose "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" mode and set the time to 12 minutes at low pressure. When time is up, let the pressure reduce naturally and then fluff your rice and serve. (Picture 8 - 10)

    A collage of pictures of the process of cooking white rice in an instant pot. Steps 6 - 10.

    ✏️ Helpful Tips

    • This is my favorite way to make rice in an Instant Pot. There are a few other ways, including cooking your rice in a separate dish inside your Instant Pot, but this way works well for us every time.

    • I use Mahatma Long Grain White rice, so the ratio of rice to water is 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice. Use the recommended ratio for the type of rice that you use.

    • This recipe is very easy to double, triple, or quadruple, depending on how many people you are feeding. Just double (or triple) your rice, ghee, salt, and your water.

    • To reheat leftover rice, microwave it with a damp towel over the bowl. The rice will absorb some moisture and be less "crunchy."

    A product image of a 6 quart instant pot.

    Serving Suggestions

    Fluff your rice with a fork and serve immediately. 1 cup of dry rice makes about two cups of cooked rice.

    Try serving your rice with:

    • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
    • White Beans and Ham
    • Red Beans and Rice
    • Easy Jambalaya Rice

    Other Great Instant Pot Recipes

    • Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
    • Instant Pot Chili Lime Chicken
    • Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
    • Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    A bowl of white rice on a marble background with a green napkin and a spoon.

    Perfect Instant Pot White Rice

    5 from 2 votes
    Kari
    Making rice is a skill that comes with time. Unless you have an Instant Pot. Learn to make perfect, fluffy, and buttery rice in 20 minutes or less. Every. Single. Time.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Pressure Release 6 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Cajun, Chinese
    Servings 4
    Calories 180

    Equipment

    • an Instant Pot or pressure cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup white or long grain rice
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 pinch kosher salt
    • 1 tsp ghee or butter

    Instructions
     

    • Add your ghee, rice, water, and salt to your Instant Pot.
    • Make sure your vent is closed, then press the "Rice" button on your Instant Pot. If your Instant Pot does not have a "Rice" button, set it to "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" mode on low for 12 minutes.

    Notes

    • This is my favorite way to make rice in an Instant Pot. There are a few other ways, including cooking your rice in a separate dish inside your Instant Pot, but this way works well for us every time.
    • I use Mahatma Long Grain White rice, so the ratio of rice to water is 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice. Use the recommended ratio for the type of rice that you use.
    • This recipe is very easy to double, triple, or quadruple, depending on how many people you are feeding. Just double (or triple) your rice, ghee, salt, and your water.
    • To reheat leftover rice, microwave it with a damp towel over the bowl. The rice will absorb some moisture and be less "crunchy." 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.

    Keyword instantpot, rice
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