Instant Pot White Rice

A wooden spoon holds perfectly cooked white rice over an open instant pot, showcasing a seamless blend of tradition and modern convenience.

5 from 3 votes

This is how to make the perfect Instant Pot white rice in your pressure cooker. How long to cook it, what liquid to use, and tips on serving the best tasting rice are here. Whether you are a beginner or use your Instant Pot daily this basic recipe will become your go to for dinnertime.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Chinese, Japanese

Keyword: instant pot, pressure cooker, red beans and rice, white

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

2 c white rice not instant rice, long grain
2 1/2 c liquid you can use water or half chicken/beef broth half water, may need to increase to 2 3/4 c. for higher elevations

Instructions

Use a strainer and rinse your rice.
Pour rinsed white rice into your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Pour water or broth on top of your rice.
Close lid and steam valve, push rice button and wait until it beeps when done. (if you don't have that button set to low pressure for 12 minutes)
Allow steam to naturally release for 2 minutes, then do a quick release and fluff rice with a fork
Best when served and eaten immediately.

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