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HOW TO MAKE PERFECT RICE IN THE INSTANT POT JAN U AR Y 1 0 , 2 0 1 7
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Anyone who has an Instant Pot knows that it is pretty much a magical kitchen appliance. I use mine almost every single day, whether it’s for hard boiled eggs, a quick pot of greens, dinner in a hurry, creamy 10-minute mashed potatoes or just for cooking staples like rice.
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BLANCA "Amazing! Delicious! I grew up eating Picadillo, always traditionally with ground beef, and your Ground Chicken Picadillo is honestly some of the best I’ve had. This I have to admit that when I first tried rice in my Instant Pot it was an epic failure. Mainly because I didn’t adjust the water:rice ratio and just hit the “rice” button.
was my first time ever using ground chicken and I’m hooked. This is also my first time making one of your recipes and
After a bunch of trial and error, I discovered that the secret to making amazing rice in the Instant Pot
am now looking for more. Thank You for this amazing dish!"
EVERY SINGLE TIME is the water:rice ratio and it’s really different than stovetop rice.
I like to season my rice with a couple cracked cardamom pods, one star anise, some white pepper and a bit of salt. It smells amazing and the rice has the slightest hint of spice. It’s really wonderful with everything.
But, if you keep the water:rice ratio the same and make sure to add a little bit of fat and salt, you could skip the spices (try it at least once with the spices!) if you just want plain rice.
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Serves 1/2 cup cooked rice
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Ingredients Instant Pot OR other Electric Pressure Cooker 3 cups organic white rice, rinses until water runs clear (see NOTES for tips on rice variety) 3 cups filtered cold water 1 T avocado oil 1 star anise 3 whole cardamom pods, cracked 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions 1. Rinse rice until water runs clear. 2. Place rinsed rice into Instant Pot vessel and add filtered water, oil and spices. Stir to mix. 3. Lock lid and make sure pressure cooker vent is set to "SEALED". 4. Use "RICE" button or set to manual pressure for 12 minutes. 5. Once done, allow to depressurize using the natural pressure release. 6. If you are in a rush and want to do a manual pressure release, let it sit for at least 5 minutes first. 7. Fluff rice with a fork, serve and Enjoy! 8. Once cool, freeze for later.
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COMMENTS Robin says February 25, 2018 at 3:26 pm
I make rice every week. Exactly as posted and turns out perfect. We make our own dog food and occasionally add rice and the pups love it too. Freezes perfectly. Reply
EverydayMaven says March 6, 2018 at 2:04 pm
We always give our dog rice too! She love it with butter :) Reply
Dave says January 30, 2018 at 3:42 pm
Hello, I have never cooked rice before, just learning how to cook. Did one cup in the IP and it surprised me that it was really good. Thanks, Dave Reply
EverydayMaven says February 2, 2018 at 10:17 am
Yay! Glad you liked it Dave! Reply
Angie says November 26, 2017 at 2:29 pm
Thanks for this recipe! My rice was perfect! Did 3 cups rice and 3 cups water. Came out just as I like it. Sticky and flavorful! Used the Jasmine Rice. Oh and a little olive oil. I have the 6qt with 10 settings insta-pot. Try it, you’ll like it!. I just love my pot. I have had it for about 3 weeks now and use it all the time!!!! Reply
EverydayMaven says December 6, 2017 at 9:08 pm
That is awesome Angie - so glad to hear it! Reply
jon says November 23, 2017 at 7:20 am
i made it but with different ingredients used chicken broth and Italian seasonings with sausage came out perfect, good job beta testing. Reply
EverydayMaven says December 6, 2017 at 9:06 pm
Awesome jon!!! Reply
Carolyn Cummings says September 29, 2017 at 2:50 am
I have a new ip mini. To cook white rice, would it work to halve your recipe including water? Thank you. Carolyn Reply
EverydayMaven says October 12, 2017 at 2:43 pm
Yep - that should work! Reply
Sara Repasy says September 22, 2017 at 5:46 pm
I have an IP Duo with a low pressure and high pressure option. With this recipe, do I do high or low with the rice setting? I can do either. Reply
EverydayMaven says September 26, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Hi Sara, Set it to "Rice" and it will automatically set the pressure for you! Reply
Matt Kessler says September 18, 2017 at 2:05 pm
I've tried rice a couple times and it was okay, but looking forward to trying your recipe. I had a question though. I am wondering why I see so many different cooking times for people claiming to have the perfect rice recipe. Yours says 12 minutes, but I just read another that was only 3. Same kind of rice, same ration of rice to water. I will try both maybe, but wondering if you have experience with both cooking times to tell me the difference. I use boil in bag rice all the time, but maybe will do larger batches and freeze if this works well. Thanks for your response! Reply
EverydayMaven says September 18, 2017 at 8:20 pm
Hi Matt! I am not sure - I have tested rice a lot of times and 3 min sounds totally unrealistic unless they are using a super short grain rice or par-boiled rice? Try mine exactly and see what you think! Reply
Robin says February 25, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Probably a typo. No way would 3 minutes cook the rice. Maybe minute rice. Reply
Ashley says August 22, 2017 at 11:10 am
If I ever buy an instant pot, I'm definitely trying this first! Reply
EverydayMaven says August 22, 2017 at 2:34 pm
OMG - you need to get one! There will for sure be a huge sale on them around Black Friday. It's one of my top kitchen appliances (and you know I have like 40 lol) Reply
Robin says September 16, 2017 at 12:05 pm
You won't be sorry. It is the best gadget yet. I make yogurt once a week. Love it. Best corn on the cob ever and believe me I have cooked it every way imaginable. Reply
Gladys says July 23, 2017 at 10:20 am
What's the max capacity of a 6qt instant pot to cook rice? Can I make 6 cups of rice? I have a large Chinese family :) Reply
EverydayMaven says July 25, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Hey Gladys! I have made 4 or 5 cups at a time!! Reply
Tony says January 4, 2018 at 10:49 am
I believe the owners manual states to fill only to the 1/2 mark on the vessel if making rice. I would think this is closer to her 3 cups, but I am not quite sure, and mine is pressurized with rice in it right now so I can't check. Sorry. Reply
Mary Lieffring says April 15, 2017 at 8:36 am
I substituted with 2 cups of water and 1 cup of orange juice. I call it "sunshine rice." Delicious! Reply
EverydayMaven says April 17, 2017 at 9:31 am
Sounds so good Mary!! I need to try this :) Reply
Carol says April 13, 2017 at 10:22 pm
I take it that you are using a real 1 cup measure for the rice and not the plastic cup that came with the instant pot. Reply
EverydayMaven says April 17, 2017 at 9:31 am
Hi Carol -- Yes - a real 1 cup measure! Reply
HollyT says April 2, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Ok, I'm not one to experiment with my rice. Especially since I was experimenting with lunch today. But holy moly, this rice was awesome! My mother was skeptical as well as I didn't have time to hide the evidence before she got here, but she loved it as well! Thank you so much for this recipe, I'll have to pick up some avocado oil for next time as I had to use olive oil today. Reply
EverydayMaven says April 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm
Thank you so much Holly! That is great feedback and I'm thrilled that your family loved it :) Reply
Bonnie says March 30, 2017 at 5:26 pm
I made this exactly except for 1 cup each of jasmine rice and water. I just happened to have whole cardamom pods and star anise. I used 1 star anise and 2 cracked cardamom pods. And a tsp of salt along with regular oil since I didn't have any good oil. It was so good this way. Those spices added a little somethin-somethin! My 11 year old snarfed it down and he doesn't like plain white rice. Make sure you rinse it as directed above. You need that extra water with a 1:1 ratio or it'd be crunchy. Reply
EverydayMaven says April 3, 2017 at 12:22 pm
Hi Bonnie! Love it and so glad your 11-year old liked it - that's the best!!! Reply
Thomas says March 27, 2017 at 10:05 am
How do you keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the instant pot, or is that what the avocado oil is for, Reply
EverydayMaven says April 3, 2017 at 12:16 pm
Hey Thomas - yes, the oil helps with that. I very rarely have sticking but the grain (jasmine, basmati, etc.) and type of rice (long, short, etc.) also play a big role! If you are having sticking issues, swirl the oil on the bottom and then add the rest of your ingredients. Reply
steven says March 4, 2017 at 6:29 pm
How can i make perfect parboiled rice. the carolina gold parboiled kicks my butt everything, not sure why Reply
EverydayMaven says March 5, 2017 at 8:04 pm
Hi Steven! I am not sure - I don't use parboiled rice. Reply
David Bell says February 28, 2017 at 7:06 pm
I made this today, didn't use any of the spices besides pepper.. only cooking for two so 3 cups of uncooked rice was waaaaay too much.. so cut it down to 1 1/2 cup of each... it did not turn out the best.. although it was mostly cooked and not crunchy. it still needed more moisture it seemed.. although i used warmed chicken broth so that may have been a bit of a difference since the recipe calls for cold water. Reply
EverydayMaven says March 5, 2017 at 7:59 pm
Hi David, What type of rice did you use? White? Brown? Long? Short? etc. Reply
Frances says January 28, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Whats the max amount of cups do you think I can cook in my 6 quart instant pot? Reply
Robin says February 3, 2017 at 12:23 pm
It is said that you should not fill the IP more than halfway with starchy things such as rice/pasta. So for a 6 Quart, you can do 3 Quarts of rice and water total. So 1.5 quarts of rice is 6 cups. I have never done this much rice, but I can imagine it would take longer to come to pressure and longer for the pressure to drop. Still the same amount of cooking time tho. Beware of foam coming out of the vent, you might need to really clean out the vent area afterwards so it doesn't get all gummed up. Reply
EverydayMaven says February 8, 2017 at 9:12 pm
I usually do 3 cups or 4 cups of dry rice with equal amounts of water (and spices) in my 6QT and it's never been a problem Reply
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says January 11, 2017 at 6:46 pm
Instant Pot rice is my fave! Great tips the spices too! Reply
Cate says January 11, 2017 at 6:27 pm
This is so great! I can't wait to try it Reply
John/Kitchen Riffs says January 11, 2017 at 7:02 am
I've been hearing wonderful things about the Instant Pot! Including that it's a good ricing cooker. As with all things, it sounds like there's a tiny learning curve. But it does sound like a good appliance, and a great way to make rice. Thanks! Reply
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says January 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm
This does look perfect! Reply
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says January 10, 2017 at 8:01 pm
Cool! I've never used an Instant Pot but you've got me interested now! :) Reply
Nicole Hood says January 10, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Awesome, This is perfect for cooking rice. Reply
Marlene says January 10, 2017 at 7:06 pm
I have a Instant Pot and cook brown basmati rice with a ratio of 1:1.25 rice to water for 22 minutes. I try to use hot water and sauté function to start off, so it doesn't take so long to get up to pressure, Reply
EverydayMaven says January 16, 2017 at 1:47 pm
great tip for brown rice - thanks Marlene! Reply
The Food Hunter says January 10, 2017 at 1:40 pm
I keep saying it but I really do need one of these. Reply
EverydayMaven says January 16, 2017 at 1:43 pm
You do - it is one of my most FAV kitchen appliances! Reply
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says January 10, 2017 at 1:32 pm
I don't have an instant pot. But am intrigued :) Love that you add avocado oil to the rice... it's my current fav! Reply
EverydayMaven says January 16, 2017 at 1:43 pm
I love to use avocado oil! Reply
Peter. says January 10, 2017 at 11:12 am
I've had a instant pot for a few years now. But have never even tried cooking rice in it. I have always cooked it in a pot on the stove. That's how my mum cook it so I just followed suit. But after reading your way of cooking it I gave it ago and walla Perfect rice. I always cook my rice with a couple slice's of lemon peel. Thank you for your recipe on how cook rice. Peter Reply
EverydayMaven says January 10, 2017 at 11:23 am
Yay - so happy to hear it was perfect! This is my fav way to prepare rice and I even have a fancy pants rice cooker (that is collecting dust). Love the lemon peel addition - I'll try that next time Thanks Peter! Reply
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