5 from 46 votes
Instant Pot Black Rice (Forbidden Rice)
Instant Pot Black Rice, also known as Forbidden Rice, is cooked using a pressure cooker for a tender and chewy texture. The recipe involves rinsing the rice thoroughly and pressure cooking it with a precise amount of water to achieve well-cooked grains suitable as a side dish or salad addition. The black rice has an earthy flavor and a slight nuttiness when prepared this way.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
34 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
397 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 cup (215g) black rice
- 1 cup (250ml) water cold
Instructions
- Wash & Rinse Black Rice: Add 1 cup (215g) black rice to the inner pot. Rinse the rice a few times over cold water, and rub the rice with your hands. Drain really really well. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water in the inner pot, then remove 2 - 3 tbsp water.
- Pressure Cook Black Rice: Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully.
- Serve Instant Pot Black Rice: Fluff and serve black rice with your favorite main dish or add it to your salad. Enjoy~
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Notes
- Rinse the black rice thoroughly and drain well before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve better texture.
- Use containers that can tolerate staining when serving or storing black rice to prevent discoloration.
- Fluff the rice gently after cooking to separate the grains for best presentation and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.