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Instant Pot Rice

Long-grain rice pressure cooked with an equal measure of water, left to rest, and fluffed. Four servings in 25 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 25 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Build the Meal Around Instant Pot Rice

  • Curry
  • Chili
  • Stir-fried vegetables
  • Grilled chicken

How to Make Instant Pot Rice

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  1. Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until it runs nearly clear. Drain well.

  2. Put the rice, water and salt in the pot and stir once.

  3. Lock the pressure cooker lid, set the valve to sealing and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.

  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the rest. Fluff with a fork and stir in the butter.

Notes From the Method

Rinse the rice and drain it well.

Use equal measures of rice and water.

Do not skip the natural release.

Fluff with a fork, not a spoon.

Leftovers

Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat until steaming throughout.

Instant Pot Rice: Your Questions Answered

How long does Instant Pot Rice take to make?

About 25 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Instant Pot Rice?

Rinse the rice and drain it well. Use equal measures of rice and water. Do not skip the natural release. Fluff with a fork, not a spoon.

What should I serve with Instant Pot Rice?

Curry; Chili; Stir-fried vegetables; Grilled chicken.

Is Instant Pot Rice suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Instant Pot Rice?

About 287 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

287Calories
5gProtein
60gCarbs
3gFat
1gFibre
0gSugar
300mgSodium

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