Instant Pot White Rice Recipe
For a tender and fluffy side dish, Instant Pot White Rice will quickly become your new go-to recipe. Simply combine rice, water, butter or oil, and salt in a pressure cooker, then set it and forget it!
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 121 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp. butter or oil, optional
- ½ tsp. salt to taste, optional
Instructions
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Place rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 1 minute, or until liquid almost runs clear.
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Add rice, water, butter, or oil, and salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and move the pressure release valve to sealed.
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Turn the pressure cooker to the manual mode:
If cooking at high pressure, set the timer to 3-4 minutes. Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes.
If cooking at low pressure, set the timer for 12-13 minutes and quick release the pressure when done.
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Move the pressure release handle to the venting position to let any remaining steam escape. Open the lid once the float valve goes down. Use a fork to fluff up the rice and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- 1 cup of dried rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.
- One serving equals ½ cup cooked rice.
Meal Prep and Storage
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- How to prep ahead of time: Make up a bunch of rice to add to easy meal prep dishes.
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- How to store: Seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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- How to freeze: Keep in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
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- How to reheat: Warm in the microwave with a little bit of water sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot White Rice Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 31IU1%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.