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Instant Pot White Rice

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Learn how to cook jasmine white rice in an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi. This Instant Pot White Rice recipe is the easiest and quickest way to cook rice. It's even faster than a rice cooker. 

White rice is about the most simple thing you can make in your kitchen. Some people still choose to cook white rice in a pot or using a rice cooker. For me, there is nothing easier and faster than cooking rice in an Instant Pot. I even put my rice cooker away for good freeing up some valuable space in my kitchen. 

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Instant Pot White Rice

Pressure Cooker White Rice

Cooking white rice in an instant pot only takes 4 minutes of cooking time at high pressure. The rice comes up perfect every time, so fluffy and tender. 

A number of regions across the globe would name rice as the most important ingredient and a staple in their diet. I myself am in that camp, a day doesn’t feel quite right without a hot rice dish!

Serve this white rice with:

Instant Pot White Rice

Jasmine white rice is an extremely versatile rice that goes well with just about anything. I’ve used it in so many types of cuisines: Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern, Jamaican, Chinese and Spanish just to name a few. It soaks in and perfectly accompanies the flavors of a dish, and when cooked right has a slightly sticky and soft texture that is easy to love. 

How to Cook White Rice in a Pressure Cooker

Cooking white rice in an instant pot requires minimal preparation. Here are some basic steps to follow:

White Jasmine Rice

Step 1. Rinse Your Rice Before Cooking

Do not skip this step. You want to rinse the rice to remove debris, get rid of any chemicals like arsenic, and to take away that pungent smells. As a result, the rice will have a clean taste and fluffier texture.

My favorite way to rinse the rice is using a strainer with a fine metal mesh. Simply run cold water over the rice, gently rub the rice with your fingertips in circular motion and shaking the strainer multiple times back and forth until the water runs clear.

Don't forget to drain the rice! Let the rice sit in a strainer for a few minutes to remove any excess liquid to prevent mushy rice.

Pressure Cooker Rice

Step 2. Cook the Rice at High Pressure

You've washed your rice and now it's time to cook the rice in an Instant Pot at high pressure.

  • To cook white rice in an instant pot, use a 1 to 1 water to rice ratio.
  • Add the rinsed rice and water to the pressure cooker pot. Stir to combine.
  • If you want to add a seasoning to rice, feel free to add about ½ teaspoon of salt per a cup of rice. I personally think the salt is unnecessary since I'll be eating rice with a main dish that already has a lot of flavors in it. 
  • Secure the lid. Select the "Manual" key and set it to "4 minutes".
  • When the timer is off, allow the cooker to cool down naturally for about 5 minutes. After that, turn the quick release button to the “Venting” position to let out steam until the float valve drops down. 

Please note, if you are going to use the rice to make fried rice, you only need to cook it for 3 minutes and allow the cooker to cool down naturally for about 10 minutes, as mentioned in the previous post Instant Pot Fried Rice

How to cook white rice in an instant pot

How to Store Leftover Cooked White Rice:

You need to store the leftover cooked white rice in the fridge or freezer within an hour or so. Properly stored, it lasts about 5-7 days in the fridge or up to a month in the freezer.

Check Out More Instant Pot Recipes Using Rice:

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Instant Pot White Rice

Instant Pot White Rice

Rika
This Instant Pot White Rice recipe is the easiest and quickest way to cook rice, even faster than a rice cooker. 
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine world
Servings 4
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
 

Optional:

  • ½-¾ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add rice to a fine-meshed strainer.  Run cold water over the rice, gently rub the rice with your fingertips in a circular motion, and shaking the strainer multiple times back and forth until the water runs clear.
    Let the rice sit in the strainer for a few minutes to drain the excess water.
  • Add water, rice and the optional salt into the pot. Cook on manual for 4 minutes. When the timer is off, allow the cooker to cool down naturally for about 5 minutes then do quick release.
  • Fluff the rice with fork or a rice paddle. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The attached nutrition facts is for white rice only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jo says

    5 stars
    My rice turns out great! Thanks for the idea!

    • Rika says

      Perfect! Thanks for sharing your feedback, Jo.

  2. Tawnie Kroll says

    5 stars
    We love making rice in the Instant Pot, it's SO easy!!

    • Rika says

      I agree, I haven't used my rice cooker in a while now.

  3. Julia says

    5 stars
    This is a lifesaver hack, how to quickly make rice. If I only knew sooner! Thanks for sharing.

    • Rika says

      You're welcome, Julia.

  4. Aparna says

    A staple at my place, loved your detailed recipe!

  5. Heather Johnson says

    5 stars
    thanks! my mom got an instant pot for christmas and asked me how to make rice - sending to her now!

    • Rika says

      You're welcome, Heather.