Perfect Instant Pot Rice Recipe
This recipe delivers fluffy, tender long-grain white rice cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot with minimal effort. Ideal for busy weeknights or any occasion, it guarantees consistent, delicious results every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (about 190g)
- 1¼ cups water (300ml)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional)
- 1 bay leaf or garlic clove (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot. Add 1¼ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter if using. Add a bay leaf or garlic clove for aroma if desired.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and select the pressure cook (manual) function. Set the timer for 4 minutes on high pressure.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, remove the bay leaf or garlic clove, and fluff the rice gently with a wooden spoon or rice paddle before serving.
Notes
Always rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent clumping. Use natural pressure release for best texture. Adjust water by a tablespoon if rice is too wet or dry. Use oil or butter to keep grains separate. Keep Instant Pot sealing ring clean for proper pressure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 4
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