Instant Pot Rice Recipe
Learn how to make fluffy Instant Pot Rice using a simple 1:1 rice-to-water ratio. This easy pressure cooker method is great for long-grain white rice, jasmine rice, and basmati rice.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot (or Pressure Cooker)
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice (or Jasmine or Basmati rice)
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of rice in the Instant Pot liner and cover with water. Agitate the rice with your hand and drain off the water. Repeat until water runs clear.
- Drain off all the water, then add 2 cups of water to the rice. Season with salt (to taste).
- Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and turn knob to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Natural pressure release 10-12 minutes, then quick release by turning the knob to the venting position.
- Uncover and fluff rice with fork before serving.
Video
Notes
- Rice-to-water ratio: Use equal parts uncooked rice and water for regular long-grain white rice, jasmine rice, or basmati rice.
- Rinsing: Rinse and drain thoroughly before adding the measured cooking water.
- Natural release: Allow 10 to 12 minutes before venting the remaining pressure.
- Other rice varieties: Short-grain white rice, brown rice, wild rice, and red or black rice require different cooking times and may need different liquid ratios. Refer to the cooking chart in the post.
- Storage: Refrigerate promptly and use within 3 to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Gluten-free: Plain rice, water, and salt are naturally gluten-free. If substituting broth or adding seasonings, check labels for gluten-containing ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg