It’s easy to make perfect Instant Pot rice! If you want rice that is light, fluffy, and made with barely any effort, try this simple recipe.

perfect Instant Pot rice in a white bowl garnished with green onion, chop sticks in front

Fluffy and Foolproof Rice

It is easy to learn how to cook Instant Pot rice with minimal ingredients!
No need to babysit the stove with this Instant Pot rice recipe.
You can achieve consistently fluffy texture with perfectly separated grains.
Rice makes a versatile base for countless dishes like stir fries, rice pudding, or soup.

rice soaking in a wire sieve and a bowl of water to make perfect Instant Pot rice

rice in the Instant pot bowl before water is added to make perfect Instant Pot rice

Just Two Ingredients!

I usually use long grain rice, but I have found this works for brown rice or short grain rice.
Water is easy, but you could also substitute vegetable, chicken, or beef broth.

two bowls of perfect Instant Pot rice with soy sauce and chop sticks on a wooden board

Secrets to Spot On Rice

Soak the rice before cooking to help the grains cook evenly.
Rinse rice well to remove excess starch and prevent stickiness.
Keep the ratio right. Equal parts rice and water is the key.
The natural release is necessary, and also keeps the rice warm until you are ready to serve.

perfect Instant Pot rice on a plate garnished with green onion

Savor It, Save It, Serve It Again

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Cool rice completely before freezing. Store in portions and in sealed container or zippered bag for up to 2 months.
Add a splash of water and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Perfect Instant Pot Rice

Donnalea

Servings servings

Prep 20

Cook 3

Bring to Pressure and Natural Release 20

Total 43

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It's easy to learn how to cook rice in an Instant Pot with just 2 ingredients and this simple to follow method.

Equipment

Instant Pot
mesh strainer
bowl

Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice
1 cup water

Instructions

In a wire strainer, add 1 cup long grain rice and place in a medium bowl. Add enough water to cover the rice. Soak for 20 minutes.
Lift strainer out of water, and rinse under running water.
In an Instant Pot stainless bowl, place rinsed rice. Add 1 cup water and shake the pot back and forth to ensure rice is covered with water.
Place lid on the Instant Pot, and lock.
Set to high pressure for 3 minutes. Press start.
Once cook time is done allow to rest, or natural release, for 10 minutes.
At this point, press cancel button. Keep the lid on until ready to serve. If there is still pressure, you will need to release the steam before unlocking the lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg

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