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!
Place rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 1 minute, or until liquid almost runs clear.
2 cups long-grain white rice
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.
2 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt
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
Ratio: 1 cup of dried rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice.
Serving: One serving equals ½ cup cooked rice.
Rice: Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking.
Prep-ahead: Make up a bunch of rice to add to easy meal prep dishes.
Storage: Seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Keep in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
Reheating: Warm in the microwave with a little bit of water sprinkled over the top.