How To Cook Instant Pot Rice Recipes

PERFECT INSTANT POT RICE

Steps:

• Rinse Rice: Rinse rice under cold water by gently scrubbing the rice with your fingertips in a circling motion. Pour out the milky water, and continue to rinse until water is clear. Be sure to drain really well.
• Pressure Cook Rice: Add 1 cup (230g) rice and 1 cup (250ml) cold water in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Close the lid, turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes. Turn Venting Knob to Venting position to release the remaining pressure. Open the lid quickly.
• Optional Seasoning: Add salt to the rice for seasoning.
• Fluff & Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, then serve warm. Enjoy~

INSTANT POT RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place 1.5 cups of white rice into a colander or a bowl and rinse under cold water 4-5 times; drain well. Don't skip this step as the water rinses excess starch, preventing the rice from getting stodgy and sticky when cooked.
• Turn the Instant Pot on. Transfer the drained rice into the pot and pour in 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or chicken or vegetable stock with no extra salt).
• Secure and lock the lid; make sure that the pressure handle on the top is set to the Sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook button and adjust the time to 4 minutes at HIGH pressure. After a few seconds, the ON sign will come on indicating that the pressure is starting to build (you might also hear 3 beeps on some models). The time of 4 minutes on HIGH works well for thinner Jasmine and Basmati rice; for slightly thicker long-grain or medium-grain white rice, you could do 5 minutes.
• It will take about 5 minutes for the pressure to build, during which the cooking already begins. Then, the 4-minute timer will begin. Once the timer ends, leave the Instant Pot uninterrupted for 3-4 minutes to release pressure naturally. Then use the steam-releasing knob to let off the remaining pressure (or move the pressure handle to Venting). If you let the pressure release naturally longer, the rice will keep cooking very slowly, however, it will not have any liquid to absorb so it might get a little stuck to the bottom.
• Carefully open the lid. Use a fork or a spatula to stir and fluff up the rice before serving as a side with your favorite meat or vegetable dishes.

INSTANT POT® BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine water, brown rice, oil, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 25 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork or a rice paddle.

INSTANT POT STEAMED RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well. Stir the rice, salt and 2 cups water together in a 6-quart Instant Pot® and follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release and wait until the natural release cycle is complete, about 10 minutes. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid.
• Using the tines of a fork, fluff the rice to separate the grains and serve.