{"id":34885,"date":"2019-08-25T00:24:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T06:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=34885"},"modified":"2022-05-15T05:46:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-15T11:46:21","slug":"how-to-make-rice-in-the-instant-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/how-to-make-rice-in-the-instant-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Rice in the Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to cook rice in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or any other brand of electric pressure cooker. Whether you want to cook white rice, brown rice, or any other kind of rice, I\u2019ll help you figure out YOUR perfect cook time to get your rice exactly how you like it. After a little practice, you\u2019ll be an expert at making rice that comes out perfect EVERY TIME!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Click here to Pin How to Cook Rice in the Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hi everyone, Jenn here! I love rice! We eat it several times a week because it\u2019s inexpensive but full of flavor and can go with nearly any meal!<\/span><\/p>\n

However, before I got my pressure cooker, I never could get it quite right. Sometimes I\u2019d forget to turn down the heat to simmer. Other times, I\u2019d run out of water and then add too much extra and it was a mess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first time I made rice in the pressure cooker, it was love!!! I could just add the ingredients and walk away! No more worrying about boiling over or checking to make it\u2019s not cooking too hot or too cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven’t made rice in your pressure cooker, you <\/b>absolutely <\/i><\/b>have to try it!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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How to Cook Rice in Your Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Rice<\/b><\/h2>\n

All of these rice recipes will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, and Mealthy MultiPot. <\/b>They are easy to use and can help you create the perfect pressure cooker rice dish!<\/span><\/p>\n

Should I Choose Short Grain or Long Grain Rice?<\/b><\/h3>\n

For making the basic recipes\u2014plain white rice or plain brown rice\u2014use whichever you prefer. The recipes will work with short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

I generally buy long-grain rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Much Liquid Should I Use to Make Instant Pot Rice<\/b><\/h3>\n

You can use water or a clear liquid like broth or juice to infuse your rice with flavor as it cooks. Whatever liquid you use, the ratio will stay the same. When cooking at High Pressure in a 6-quart pressure cooker, I recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • White Rice<\/a>:<\/i><\/b> 1 cup rice to 1\u00bc cups liquid (10 ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pink Rice<\/a>: <\/i><\/b>1 cup rice to 1\u00bc cups liquid (10 ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Black Rice<\/a>:<\/i><\/b> 1 cup rice to 1\u215c cups liquid (11 ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brown Rice<\/a>:<\/i><\/b> 1 cup rice to 1\u00bd cups liquid (12 ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For larger pressure cookers, you may need to add more liquid for perfect results. Or, you could use the above ratios with the pot-in-pot method\u2014just add 2 cups water to the cooking pot under the trivet!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Can I Cook Rice Pot-in-Pot?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Yes! If you prefer, you can definitely cook rice pot in pot! When cooking pot in pot, I often will add a minute to my rice since it\u2019s a little farther away from the heat source. <\/span>Check out my in-depth tutorial here.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Do I Use the Pressure Cook or Rice Button to Make Rice in the Instant Pot?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The rice button on the Instant Pot is ONLY for white rice! <\/b>(Remember, your Instant Pot can\u2019t sense what\u2019s in the pot; the buttons only run a preprogrammed cook time.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Rice button cooks white rice at low pressure for a longer time than rice cooks at high pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, since I write my recipes for all brands of electric pressure cookers, and since not all pressure cookers have a rice button, I prefer to set a custom cook time and cook my rice at high pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Even if your brand of pressure cooker has a rice button, not all rice buttons give people the results they like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    I\u2019ve had great results using my ratios of water to liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    What Kind of Rice Is Best?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    That all depends on your personal taste and what you\u2019re serving it with!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    White and brown rice are the two best-known kinds. White rice has had the outer coating removed, and it has a really mild flavor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Everyone describes brown rice as having a \u201cnutty flavor.\u201d Honestly, I\u2019m not really sure about the \u201cnuttiness\u201d but it is a rich flavor (thanks to the bran coating) and is high in fiber.\u00a0 Difference between the types of rice black rice is a superfood, white rice is generally fortified, brown rice has the outer coating on so it\u2019s higher fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to Cook Jasmine or Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

    In the pressure cooker, jasmine and basmati rice have the same cook times as other long-grain white or brown rice. You can substitute them without changing the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Common Questions about Making Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Rice\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    How Do I Make a Half-Batch or a Double Batch of Rice?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    These recipes are really flexible! To make a double batch, just double the rice and water ratio, but no need to increase the cook time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can also make a triple or quadruple batch of rice\u2014just make sure not to fill your pressure cooker more than two-thirds full.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To make less than 1 cup of rice, I recommend cooking pot-in-pot to make sure you have enough water in the bottom of the pot for it to come to pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Do I Need to Rinse Rice Before Cooking in the Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Rinsing the rice involves running it under cool water until the water runs clear. It\u2019s different from soaking the rice. (More on that below.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    So, should you rinse your rice?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Short answer:<\/b> Do whatever you feel most comfortable with.<\/span><\/p>\n

    (Really) Long answer:<\/b> Ultimately, whether or not you rinse your rice depends on the type of rice you’re cooking and what type of food you’re making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Years ago, <\/span>white rice was processed with a talc or cornstarch coating<\/span><\/a>, so rinsing the rice was a necessary step. However, most domestic white rice isn’t prepared this way anymore, so it’s technically not necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Some people still prefer to rinse the rice to make sure it’s free of debris or surface starches.\u00a0<\/span>Other people think rinsed rice has a better texture that highlights the individual grains.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, other people prefer a bit of stickiness in their rice, so they skip the rinse. (This is especially important in Asian cuisine and for foods like Risotto, where the creaminess is essential to the finished dish.)\u00a0<\/span>Still other people do not like to rinse their rice since many major brands of white rice are coated in vitamins, and washing the rice removes this coating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    And other people object to using the amount of water it takes to rinse the rice thoroughly or don\u2019t want to dirty the strainer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    So, really, we\u2019re right back where we started\u2014experiment to find your preference and go with it!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    Isn\u2019t It Just Easier to Cook Rice on the Stovetop?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    No.<\/b><\/p>\n

    This popular <\/span>stovetop recipe for brown rice<\/span><\/a> calls for the rice to be brought to a boil, then let simmer for 45 minutes, then check and cook 10 minutes more if needed, then let stand for 10 to 15 minutes more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    With Instapot rice, you just toss in the rice and water, set the cook time, then walk away. No remembering to reduce the rice to a simmer. (Or questioning if your \u201clow simmer\u201d is the right amount of low.) No worrying about pots to boil over.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Just hands-off, easy cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Do I Have to Use Oil or Salt?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Many recipes call for adding salt or oil to the rice. I am frequently asked if those are necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

    When you\u2019re making plain rice, these are completely optional and you can add them or not according to your preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, adding salt and oil to the rice while it cooks helps to flavor the rice, so I generally include it.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Also, when making a big batch of rice, adding a little oil helps keep the rice from foaming when you release the pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Do I Cook Rice as a Side and My Main Dish in the Pressure Cooker?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Well, there are two options. If your rice and main dish have similar cooking times, you can cook them using the pot-in-pot method. For example, diced chicken cooks in 4 minutes and white rice cooks 4 minutes pot-in-pot, making them the perfect pair.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, if your ingredients have different cook times, I prefer to make my rice first. Once cooked, I transfer it to a bowl and cover tightly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    It generally retains its heat well while the main dish cooks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    (Of course, if you\u2019re lucky enough to have the storage space and room in your budget, I love cooking rice in my 3-quart and my main in my 6-quart.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    What Should I Do with Leftover Rice?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    I often cook larger batches of rice with leftovers in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Rice freezes really well and makes a great addition to many lunches or quick dinners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    I also like to use leftover rice to make Ham Fried Rice (page 256 in my <\/span>Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook<\/span><\/i>). Day-old rice is ideal for Ham Fried Rice, since it improves the texture and allows the rice to absorb the flavors better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Big Is the Little Rice Cup that Came with My Pressure Cooker?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Honestly, I didn\u2019t know about this until it was explained in my <\/span>Multipot review<\/span><\/a>. The rice measuring cup is smaller than a U.S. standard measuring cup and is supposed to represent a single serving of rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, since it\u2019s difficult to measure exact amounts of water with that cup, I prefer not to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Troubleshooting<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Over the years, I have helped a number of readers troubleshoot problems in their kitchen. So if you have trouble with your Instant Pot rice, I can help!<\/span><\/p>\n

    My rice is too crunchy<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Crunchy rice is a common problem and means that it was either not cooked long enough or there was not enough water added to the pot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Be sure to check your pot to see if there is extra water in the bottom that has not been absorbed. If not, it likely means you will need to add a little more water. I’d start small and work your way up.<\/span><\/p>\n

    My rice is too mushy<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Mushy rice means you added too much water or cooked your rice for too long. Be sure to check the recipe to make sure you add the correct amount of water and select the correct cook time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    My rice is too sticky<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Some types of rice are stickier than others, but if you have a problem with sticky rice it is likely because you did not rinse the rice well enough. Follow my instructions above for the best results<\/span><\/p>\n

    My rice keeps sticking to the bottom of my pot<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Rice stuck to the bottom of the cooking pot could also mean you are overcooking your rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, when I see rice stuck to the bottom of my cooking pot, it\u2019s almost always because I forgot to turn off the Keep Warm setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    When the rice is done, I make sure to turn my pot off and keep the rice covered. You may also want to remove the pot from the pressure cooker so the heating element doesn’t continue to cook your rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    My Pressure Cooker Spits When I Release the Pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n

    This can happen, especially if you\u2019re cooking a double or triple batch of rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    As soon as you see large water droplets or foam start to emerge from the pressure release valve, switch it right back to the Sealed position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Wait a few moments, then switch to Venting again and allow the pressure to release once more. (I call this an <\/span>Intermittent Pressure Release<\/span><\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Since rice is a pretty forgiving food, you don\u2019t need to worry if it takes a minute or two before you\u2019re able to release all the pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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