Instant Pot Wild rice
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Wild rice
Description
The Instant Pot Wild rice recipe focuses on cooking one cup of wild rice rinsed properly, combined with two cups of water or broth in an electric pressure cooker. Cooking under high pressure for 30 minutes, followed by natural pressure release, allows the wild rice to become tender without becoming mushy. The recipe emphasizes using true wild rice rather than blends or quick-cooking varieties for best results. The natural pressure release step is critical in ensuring the rice finishes cooking evenly and retains its chewy texture. Adding a teaspoon of ghee and salt before cooking is an optional enhancement that contributes a fragrant richness to the final dish. The simplicity of this method highlights the rice's natural nutty flavor and firm bite, ideal to serve as a side or base for various main dishes.
This preparation is straightforward and convenient, making wild rice more accessible by cutting down the typical long cooking time compared to stovetop methods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cup water or broth
Instructions
- Take one cup of wild rice and rinse it well with water. Then add it to the instant pot steel insert.
- Add 2 cups of water or broth for cooking the rice.
- Set the Instant pot to presure cook (manual) mode at high pressure for 30 minutes.
- When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally and then open the lid.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Wild rice is ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Use true wild rice, not blends or quick-cook types, for accurate cooking times and texture.
- Add 1 teaspoon ghee and salt before cooking to enhance the aroma and flavor of the rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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