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Instant Pot Basmati Rice

This Instant Pot basmati rice is easy to make and absolutely delicious! You'll need just a few ingredients to make this Instant Pot white rice, and it's guaranteed to become one of your family's favorite new side dishes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 13 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 TBS butter

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Add the still damp rice to the Instant Pot along with the water, salt, and butter.
  3. Lock the lid into place; set the steam valve to “Sealing”; and press the “RICE” button. The “RICE” function should set the Instant Pot to cook for 12 minutes on Low Pressure.
  4. When the rice is finished cooking, the Instant Pot will automatically switch to “Keep Warm/Cancel.” When this happens, press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button to turn off the Instant Pot and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, set the steam valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of cooked rice or eight 1/2 cup servings of rice. 
  • If you would like to make more or less rice, you can modify the measurements as long as you maintain the following ratios: 
  • You can use any cooking liquid you want, such as broth, just keep the amount of liquid equal to the amount of rice.
  • You can use any cooking liquid you want, such as broth, just keep the amount of liquid equal to the amount of rice.
  • If you don't have butter, you can use any cooking fat/oil. Butter is our favorite, but we have also used ghee, coconut oil, avocado oil, and olive oil.
  • If you don't have butter, you can use any cooking fat/oil. Butter is our favorite, but we have also used ghee, coconut oil, avocado oil, and olive oil.
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp butter 

Nutrition Information

Calories 13kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13

% Daily Value*

Calories 13kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 44IU 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.