How to Cook Instant Pot Rice

Learn how to cook perfect rice in the Instant Pot every time with this tried and tested recipe. All the tips you need to make it in one post!

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I make a LOT of rice. Aside from cooking it in a rice cooker, Instant Pot rice is one of my favorite ways to cook it because it cooks faster. Be sure to learn how to cook rice properly and store it.

The ingredients.

It’s very simple and straightforward.

• White rice
• Water
• Optional: salt

How to cook Instant Pot rice

1. Combine the ingredients in the insert of your instant pot.
2. Place the cover on and set to high pressure/manual for 3 minutes.
3. It will take about 7 minutes to pressurize before the 3 minutes will start counting down.
4. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy!

Kitchen tips

• You can easily double or triple this recipe. However, you do not need to adjust the cooking times. I know, it sounds crazy, but don’t turn up the cooking time or you’ll have gross rice.
• I used a 6-quart pot. However, none of the steps should change if your pot is smaller or bigger than mine.
• I do not suggest using minute rice for this recipe. I use long grain white rice and it cooks up beautifully.

Kitchen tools

I use 6-quart Instant Pot (as pictured above).

Variations

Cilantro lime rice. Add chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice to the mix.

Coconut rice. Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk and water; then sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro when done, for garnish.

What can I serve rice with

Making fried rice is always an option; however, you can pair rice with some main dishes, too.

• Meat: fried chicken, chicken satay bowl, beef ribs soup, Mongolian beef
• Seafood: egg foo young, miso butter salmon
• Vegetables: water spinach salad, Thai tofu satay

The Instant Pot obsession continues with this Instant Pot rice. Ridiculously easy to make and comes out perfect every time.