If you own an Instant Pot, you know they're super-convenient kitchen gadgets. They not only save time, they also create less mess so clean-up is a snap. You can whip up delicious rice in your Instant Pot, too (although if you don't have an Instant Pot, our colleagues at Chowhound have listed 11 different recipes for more traditional rice cooking methods). The problem is the printed manual and bundled recipe book give only vague instructions. And Instant Pot's own guide clashes with many rice recipes on its website. Show
To settle the matter, I tested my hand at batch after batch of Instant Pot rice. This guide lays out what worked for me in simple steps you can try yourself. Soon you'll be leaning on your new Instant Pot to pull double duty as a speedy rice-maker too. Read more: Best Instant Pot accessories for 2020 Rice cookers and the Instant PotWhen you cook white rice on the stove, the typical ratio is 1 part rice to 2 parts water. With rice cookers you don't need to remember ratios at all. Just measure rice with the cooker's cup accessory (typically 180ml, or 6.1 fluid ounces). Then fill the machine's pot to a precalibrated water line to match your uncooked rice amount. Rice cookers often have multiple water volume lines. The one you choose depends on the kind of rice you plan to make. Not so with an Instant Pot, which has just one series of suggested water volume lines that matches the water levels that standard rice cookers suggest for white rice. It also translates to a 1:1 ratio (1 part rice to 1 part water). Most importantly, the volume lines account for displacement caused by the volume of rice itself (measured by that 180ml cup). Instant Pot also recommends a 1:1 ratio for all grains of cooked rice. This included everything from brown to jasmine, basmati and wild rice. The only variable that changes is how long it should cook. Brian Bennett/CNETStep 1: Measure your riceMeasure out the dry rice you'd like to cook in level cups. Now put the rice inside the inner pot liner. Next take the inner pot out of your appliance and set it aside -- in your kitchen sink or nearby is ideal. You can rinse rice in the Instant Pot steel inner pot or use a rice strainer like this one. Brian Bennett/CNETStep 2: Rinse it wellFill the inner pot with a healthy amount of cold water. You don't need to be exact, but you should have enough liquid to submerge the grains by about 2 to 3 inches. Gently swirl the water and rice slurry with your hand. The water should quickly become cloudy or milky. Carefully drain most of the water and repeat the process. It typically takes about four rinses for water in the pot to become clear. There's one advantage to using that special rice up that came with your Instant Pot. Just fill the liner up to the water level that matches the cups of rice added. Brian Bennett/CNETStep 3: Fill the potNext fill the Instant Pot's liner with the rest of the water you need. Leave the wet rice in the pot and don't worry about straining it. Just add (or subtract) enough water to reach the correct line. Remember you're aiming for the line next to the number of rice cups you've added. Here's a nice, fork-fluffed batch of American-style long grain white rice. Brian Bennett/CNETNow seal the lid by swiveling it closed to its locked position. Make sure the steam release valve is set to "sealing." Step 4: Get things cookingWe'll use your Instant Pot's "Rice" cooking program. This function was designed specifically for white rice. It's an automatic cooking mode that runs between 10 to 12 minutes. When the program finishes, wait another 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down and release its internal pressure naturally. The Instant Pot can make quality Japanese-style short grain rice too. Just stick to that 1:1 ratio. Brian Bennett/CNETStep 5: Fluff and enjoySwivel the lid open. You should be greeted by the lovely sight and smell of freshly cooked rice. Don't forget one vital step though. Grab a fork and softly run it through the bed of rice. This fluffs the grains and mixes in any residual water at the bottom of the pot. I successfully prepared batches of American-style long grain rice this way. The same goes for short-grain Japanese rice. These are the grain types I personally eat most often. Of course, if the texture that comes out isn't to your particular liking, tweak away. Try a little less water if your results taste too soft or sticky. Go the other way if your rice is a little too al dente. Here's how to cook any kind of rice in your Instant Pot with manual pressure. Comments We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Credit: Joe Lingeman We all know and love the Instant Pot for its electric pressure-cooking capabilities, but
let us not forget its multitude of other functions. Just to name a few, your Instant Pot can make yogurt, sauté, slow cook, and, yes, cook rice! If you’ve completely forgotten that your Instant Pot can
function as a rice cooker or simply need an easy-to-follow guide, this step-by-step is for you. Here’s how to use your Instant Pot to cook any type of rice. Note: This method will work with any type of electric pressure cooker, not just the Instant Pot. But if you want to buy an Instant Pot, we’ve linked a model below! Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: Pearl Jones/Kitchn Should I Use the “Rice” Button on My Instant Pot?The Instant Pot’s rice button is best used for white rice, as it is specifically calibrated to weigh white rice and water and cook the rice accordingly. This is ideal for weeknights when you truly want to set and forget your rice, but not great for cooking different varieties of rice on the fly. Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: Pearl Jones/Kitchn Key Steps for Rice in the Instant PotLuckily, you can use your Instant Pot’s manual pressure function to cook white, brown, or wild rice on high pressure in just a few minutes. Here’s how to do it.
Fluffing and Serving Instant Pot Rice
After 10 minutes of natural release, most of the pressure should be gone from the pot, but at this point you can open the valve and release any remaining pressure. Use a fork to fluff the rice, and turn the Instant Pot to the warm setting to keep it hot for serving. Here's how to cook any kind of rice in your Instant Pot with manual pressure. IngredientsFor white rice:
For brown rice:
For wild rice:
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Recipe NotesStorage: Leftover rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for a few months. Nutritional data: The nutritional data is calculated for white rice. How does the rice setting work on Instant Pot?We'll use your Instant Pot's "Rice" cooking program. This function was designed specifically for white rice. It's an automatic cooking mode that runs between 10 to 12 minutes. When the program finishes, wait another 15 minutes for the appliance to cool down and release its internal pressure naturally.
Why does my Instant Pot say auto on rice setting?Your pot will say Auto since the Rice button is an Automated feature. Also, don't forget to set the valve to Sealing if your model requires that as well. Depends on which model you have. You may also notice your pot is on Low pressure.
What is the ratio of water to rice in an Instant Pot?The rice to water ratio for Instant Pot rice is 1 to 1. This means that for every cup of rice you need 1 cup of water. Measure carefully, and use the same measuring cup for both the water and the rice so that your measurement is precise. This way, your rice will turn out perfect every time.
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