Instant pot White Rice Recipe

User Reviews

5

16 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Natural Release

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    338 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant pot White Rice Recipe

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This Instant Pot White Rice recipe produces fluffy white rice using a simple water-to-rice ratio and pressure cooking. The method involves cooking equal parts rice and water with salt, then allowing a natural release before fluffing. This approach ensures evenly cooked rice with separate grains, convenient for a wide range of dishes that use white rice.

Description

Start by placing equal amounts of white rice and water into the Instant Pot with a teaspoon of salt for seasoning. Seal the lid and set the pressure cooking time to 3 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before performing a quick release to avoid overcooking. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. This straightforward method yields consistent, tender, and non-sticky rice without watching a stove.

This recipe is ideal for anyone looking to use the Instant Pot for efficient rice preparation and can serve as a base for many meals. A note from the recipe advises that substituting chicken broth for water enhances flavor, providing a richer taste when desired.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place everything in the Instant pot.
  2. Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  3. Set the pressure for 3 minutes.
  4. Allow it to do a natural release for 15 minutes. Then do a quick release.
  5. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken broth for water to add more flavor to the rice.
  • Allow natural release after pressure cooking to ensure rice cooks evenly and avoids sticking.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate grains.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 106mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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