5.0 from 15 votes
Instant Pot White Rice Recipe
For a tender and fluffy side dish, Instant Pot White Rice will quickly become your new go-to recipe. Simply combine rice, water, butter or oil, and salt in a pressure cooker, then set it and forget it!
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste, optional
Instructions
- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 1 minute, or until liquid almost runs clear.
- Add rice, water, butter, or oil, and salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and move the pressure release valve to sealed.
- Turn the pressure cooker to the manual mode:If cooking at high pressure, set the timer to 3-4 minutes. Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes. If cooking at low pressure, set the timer for 12-13 minutes and quick release the pressure when done.
- Move the pressure release handle to the venting position to let any remaining steam escape. Open the lid once the float valve goes down. Use a fork to fluff up the rice and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Ratio: 1 cup of dried rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.
- Serving: One serving equals ½ cup cooked rice.
- Rice: Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking.
- Prep-ahead: Make up a bunch of rice to add to easy meal prep dishes.
- Storage: Seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Keep in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave with a little bit of water sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.