![]() The rice setting can only be used for white rice. The Instant Pot rice program supposedly senses how much rice and moisture are in the pot and sets the cook time accordingly. I always cook rice using the manual pressure cook setting, not the rice setting. A natural release also helps to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of your Instant Pot. You need to do a natural release when cooking rice because this makes the rice fluffy and perfectly cooked. Depending on your Instant Pot model, you will use either the Pressure Cook or Manual button.Īfter the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes by just leaving the Instant Pot alone. White rice needs 4 minutes of cook time at high pressure. If you forget to do this, your rice won’t cook properly. Be sure to turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Make sure that all of the rice is in the water and not stuck to the sides of the pot. If you cook your rice in broth you don’t need to add any extra salt. If desired, you can also stir in a little bit of salt to flavor the rice. Place the rice in your Instant Pot.Īdd the water (or broth) and stir to combine. I use a fine mesh strainer to rinse and drain the rice. Both basmati and jasmine rice work well.įirst, rinse your rice under cool water to remove excess starch. How to Cook Rice in Instant Potīefore getting started, if you are new to using an Instant Pot, read my guide on how to use an Instant Pot.įor this recipe, use your favorite long grain white rice. I recommend using a low sodium broth to limit the amount of salt. Why do you need less liquid when pressure cooking rice, compared to cooking rice on the stove? This is because you lose less liquid to evaporation with pressure cooking.įor more flavorful rice you can cook the rice in chicken broth, vegetable broth or bone broth instead of water. This way, your rice will turn out perfect every time. Measure carefully, and use the same measuring cup for both the water and the rice so that your measurement is precise. This means that for every cup of rice you need 1 cup of water. The rice to water ratio for Instant Pot rice is 1 to 1. ![]() turns out perfectly cooked and fluffy, every time. ![]()
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