Instant Pot White Rice Recipe

Ingredient

Instructions

  1. Rinse: rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs completely clear drain
  2. Add: butter or oil to the Instant Pot inner pot first. Swirl to coat the bottom completely.
  3. Add: drained rice, then pour water gently over the top.
  4. Add: salt if using.
  5. Gently level: the surface with a spoon - do not stir.
  6. Secure: lid with valve set to "Sealing." Select "Pressure Cook" or "Manual"
  7. Cook: on high pressure for 1 minute
  8. Quick release: When cooking completes, quick release pressure release by then carefully turn valve to "Venting" to release pressure.
  9. Remove lid: fluff rice with a fork, and let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
  10. Pot-in-Pot Method: For zero sticking, use a heat-safe bowl that fits in your Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water to the main pot, place trivet inside, put rice and cooking water in the bowl, and set on trivet. Same cooking time and pressure release.