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How to Cook Perfect Rice in the Instant Pot
This technique for cooking basmati rice in the Instant Pot ensures fluffy, separated grains with a tender texture. Using equal parts rice and water, along with a bit of olive oil or butter and salt, the rice cooks under pressure, which helps retain moisture and shape. The recipe includes a resting step that lets steam finish the cooking, providing consistent results without sticking or clumping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
399 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese, Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Tools:
- trivet
- Insert Pan
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice well.
- Add about 2 cups of water to the inner pot of the pressure cooker.
- Add the rice, salt and the two cups of water, oil or butter, to an Instant Pot safe dish/pot. Stir to combine.
- Add a long legged trivet to the Instant Pot. Add the pot with the rice onto the trivet. Cover with aluminum foil and pinch a few times with a fork. If using the same pot that I did, it comes with a steamer lid.
- Cook:
- Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
- Remove the pot with the rice, let it rest covered for 5-10 minutes.
- Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
106mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.