Make rice in the Instant Pot just one time and you’ll never go back to the stovetop method!
Light and fluffy with the perfect bite, the Instant Pot cooks white, brown, or wild rice in a fraction of the time!
Instant Pot Rice is Tested and Perfected!
- The Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of cooking rice, beans, and legumes for perfect results every time.
- Make Instant Pot rice to use as meal prep for dinners and lunches all week long!
- Budget-friendly, healthy, and versatile!
- Rice is a worldwide staple that’s delicious when it’s enjoyed on its own or in soups and stews, casseroles, or even desserts.
Ingredient Tips For Instant Pot Rice
Rice – White, brown, wild, Basmati, Jasmine, or any dry variety of rice can be made in the Instant Pot. Always rinse your rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This removes debris and excess starch that would make the rice sticky and gummy.
Water – Use water or any type of broth.
Seasonings – Add fresh or dried herbs or your favorite seasonings to the rice in Step 1.
How to Cook Rice in an Instant Pot
Make rice in the Instant Pot just one time, and you’ll never go back to the stovetop method!
- Place rinsed rice, water, oil, and salt in the Instant Pot (per the recipe below).
- Lock the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.
- Allow for a natural prelease before fluffing with a fork.
Use the settings as directed in the recipe below or refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your model. But be aware that this setting is for white long-grain rice and other varieties will cook differently.
Rice to Water Ratio
- Long Grain White: 4-6 minutes on HIGH + 15-minute natural release. 1 cup of rice to 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of water.
- Brown Rice: 22-25 minutes on HIGH + 15-minute natural release. 1 cup of rice to 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of water.
- Wild Rice: 30 minutes on HIGH + 15-minute natural release. 1 cup of rice to 1 1/4 cups of water.
Storing Leftover Rice
Store leftover Instant Pot rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Freeze leftover rice in freezer bags for up to 1 month.
Did you make this Instant Pot Rice? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Instant Pot Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse rice and pour into Instant Pot with water, oil, and salt.
- Lock lid and set Instant Pot to Manual High for 4 minutes.
- Allow to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Release remaining pressure, fluff rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Long Grain White Rice: 4-6 minutes on high pressure + 15 minutes natural release
- Brown Rice: 22-25 minutes on high pressure + 15 minutes natural release (brown rice requires more water than white rice. Add 1 cup rice, 1 1/3cup water)
- Wild Rice (not a blend): 30 minutes on high pressure + 15 minutes natural release (wild rice requires more water than white rice. Add 1 cup rice and 1 2/3 cup water )
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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I tried your Instant Pot rice recipe last night, and it turned out absolutely perfect. The rice was fluffy and had just the right texture. The best part was how little effort it required compared to traditional stovetop methods. Your advice on rinsing the rice and using the natural release method really made a difference.
So happy to hear that! Thank you for trying this recipe.
Hi,
Assuming that the instant pot and any other current electric pressure cookers cook at the same temperature and pressure, how does extending the cook time beyond say, 3 minutes, effect the finished product? I’ve been using 3 minutes and a 10 minute natural release for quite a while and the rice comes out fully cooked. Also, the recipe I use uses 1 and a quarter cups of water for 1 cup of rice. If I were to extend it to 4 or more, how would that turn out? If it would improve it, I’m all for it.
Thanks!
I can’t compare for certain as I’ve only used the method above. If you give it a try, let us know how it goes!
If I double to recipe, should I double the time or keep it at 4 min?
The cook time should remain the same.