Instant Pot Rice (Perfect Every Time!)

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This is my recipe for sticky, fluffy, failproof Instant Pot rice. If you've had your share of rice catastrophes in the past - I've got you.

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Instant Pot Rice

Servings:

Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain.
Add rice, fresh water and salt to Instant Pot.
White rice: Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes, then 10-minute natural release.
Brown rice: Pressure cook on high for 22 minutes, then 10-minute natural release.
Fluff and serve.

Tips for Perfect Instant Pot Rice

Rinse your rice well. This washes away extra starch that can make it gummy. Run cold water over it until it’s no longer cloudy.
Use less water than you would on the stove. The Instant Pot locks in steam, so too much water leads to mushy rice.
Let the pressure release naturally. Give it at least 10 minutes before opening the lid so the rice finishes cooking gently.
Resist peeking. Opening the lid too soon can mess with the texture and leave you with firm or unevenly cooked grains.
Fluff right after cooking. A quick toss with a fork helps keep the grains separate and light instead of sticky.