Instant Pot White Rice

Instant Pot White Rice will simplify your mealtime prep. Light and fluffy rice, perfect every time AND faster than a rice cooker.

The Instant Pot has changed the way we cook rice. No more standing over a pot of boiling water or waiting for it to finish in the microwave! This instant pot white rice recipe is so easy and it’s ready in minutes.

Skip the stove with all those steps and make rice in the instant pot instead! Quick easy and you can just toss it in and not have to wait for the water to boil. No hovering over the stove is involved with this perfect rice every time.

For the first half of our marriage, we made the boil in a bag rice. But then we learned just how awful it is to cook your food in plastics. So we bought a rice cooker.

We have been using that rice cooker for a good 10+ years. That is until we picked up our first Instant Pot.

Making the rice in the pressure cooker (while quite similar to the rice cooker) is so much faster than in the rice cooker. The steps are pretty much the same, but we don’t have to sit and wait while the rice cooker is still doing its thing. When the Instant Pot is done, we are ready to eat.

If you’re looking for a foolproof way to make perfect white rice, this is for you. Using an electric pressure cooker to cook rice is a game-changer – it’s faster and easier than using a stovetop method, and yields perfectly cooked, fluffy rice every time.

Instant Pot Long Grain White Rice

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can I use the “rice” setting on my Instant Pot?

Yes! If you are using a name-brand Instant Pot, the rice setting is specifically calibrated to cook white rice. This should take 10-12 minutes and then an additional 15 minutes of natural pressure release.

How do I know how much water to add?

Most pressure cookers have water line markings on the inside of the bowl to aid with adding just the right amount of water. If you have an Instant Pot pressure cooker, these lines recommend a 1:1 ratio of rice to water and account for the displacement of water due to the rice in the bowl.

Can I cook meat and rice together in the Instant Pot?

Yes! Simply place your meat at the bottom of the Instant Pot insert so it has more direct contact with the heating element. Then, place the wire steamer rack over the meat and set the rice and water on top of the rack in a heat-tolerant bowl. This allows the two items to cook without interfering with one another, while still saving time by multitasking.

The time required to cook all items is dependent on the type of meat, the cut, and if it is precooked/frozen. Please be sure to refer to your instructions for how to cook the meat you chose.

Why do I have to rinse rice before cooking?

Rice has a starchy outer layer that binds the grains together. You can get nicely fluffy grains every time by rinsing the rice before cooking it!

Reasons the Rice Failed:

• Too watery: It’s perfectly normal for the rice to be a little underdone, however too much water means your rice was insufficiently cooked.
• Hard, chewy, or burnt: this can be a result of not enough water or releasing the pressure too soon, which results in the rice not being fully cooked.
• Too mushy and sticky: too much water was added.

The water-to-rice ratio and the cooking time are the most crucial aspects of rice preparation. However, each grain is unique.

What if my pressure cooker does not have a “rice” button?

If your specific pressure cooker does not have a “rice” button, you will need to manually set the machine to “low pressure.” Then set your timer to hold pressure for 12 minutes and natural pressure release when done.

HOW TO STORE RICE

Alternatively, if you have any more rice, you may store or freeze it for later. However, in order to maintain food safety, you must take certain measures.

Rice that has not been cooked might be contaminated with spores of a microorganism that can survive cooking. If rice is left out at room temperature for too long, the germs may grow.

For leftover rice, store it in an airtight container or a sealed zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you don’t have enough storage space, keep the cooled rice in its original container or a tightly sealed zip-top bag. Rice should be refrigerated or frozen as soon as possible after cooking (within an hour).

Rice that has been cooked and refrigerated is usually good for two days or frozen rice for a month. Before eating, reheat the rice until it is steaming hot.

Instant Pot White Rice Ingredients

• white rice
• water
• butter – opt.
• table salt – opt.

Can I use brown rice in an Instant Pot?

Yes, you can cook brown rice in an Instant Pot, but the cooking time will be longer – about 22 minutes. Keep in mind that brown rice generally requires more water than white rice, so you may need to adjust the ratio accordingly.

Why did my rice turn mushy?

There was either too much water or not enough rice. Watery rice can also be a sign that it was undercooked – which can be common as pressure cooker brands will vary in how they cook.

To address this problem, be sure to add less water, adjusting for the needs of your specific brand of pressure cooker.

How do I make this recipe at high altitude?

**Live at High Altitude – Because water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes, and pressure cooking requires water to boil in order to work, some foods may need a little more cooking time.

When pressure cooking at high altitudes you want to make sure to add 5 percent to your cook time for every 1,000 feet above 2,000 feet elevation. For example, when we lived at 4,000+ feet I would add 10 percent to my cook time.

For a recipe that called for 20-minutes of cooking time, I would then cook for 22 minutes. When pressure cooking, 1-2 minutes can make all the difference in a recipe, unlike when cooking by traditional methods.

How to Make Instant Pot White Rice

1. Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse for 2-3 minutes until the water runs clear.
2. Once rinsed, transfer it to the insert of the instant pot along with the water, butter, and salt.
3. Lock the lid on, set the valve to sealing, and set the cooker to high pressure/manual for 3 minutes.
4. It will take about 7 minutes to pressurize before the 3 minutes will start counting down.
5. Once cooked, let it naturally release for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
6. Once the pin drops, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Can I cook multiple cups of rice at once?

Yes, you can cook multiple cups of rice at once in an Instant Pot – just be sure not to exceed the maximum capacity of your pot. For example, if you have a 6-quart pot, you can cook up to 3 cups of rice at once.

What is the difference between a pressure cooker and an instant pot?

By today’s definition, they are virtually the same – if you are talking about an electric pressure cooker. However, a traditional pressure cooker and an instant pot are two different cooking methods.

A traditional pressure cooker is a sealed metal container that cooks food quickly by steam under increased atmospheric pressure and heats the pot to boiling point.

An Instant Pot, on the other hand, is an electric-style pressure cooker that uses the same idea for cooking foods but can do so with very little liquid. They are incredibly efficient, safer than a traditional pressure cooker, and super easy to use too. Plus they come with a multitude of other functions making them great for quick meal prep.

Here are my favorite Instant Pot Tools and Accessories!

1. Instant Pot
2. Non-Stick Instant Pot Insert with Silicone Lid
3. Accessory Set
4. Glass Lid
5. Sealing Rings
6. Silicone Egg Bites Mold
7. Large Mesh Steamer Basket
8. Complete Cook & Bake Set

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