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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 Time6 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Jennifer Deppa

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

  • Place rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 1 minute, or until liquid almost runs clear.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Notes

  • 1 cup of dried rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.
  • One serving equals ½ cup cooked rice.

Meal Prep and Storage

    • How to prep ahead of time: Make up a bunch of rice to add to easy meal prep dishes.
    • How to store: Seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • How to freeze: Keep in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
    • How to reheat: Warm in the microwave with a little bit of water sprinkled over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg