How to Make Long Grain White Rice in an Instant Pot
Making long grain white rice in an Instant Pot can be an easy and convenient way to prepare a side dish. With the ability to prep and cook quickly, the Instant Pot is perfect for whipping up a fluffy batch of rice. Here are the simple steps for making long grain white rice in an Instant Pot.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup long grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of oil or butter (optional)
- Instant Pot
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer or bowl before cooking.
- Add 1 cup of long grain white rice and 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Optional step: Drizzle oil or butter onto the top of the rice and stir in.
- Cover and close the lid. Make sure the steam valve is in the sealed position.
- Press the Manual/Pressure Cook button and adjust to High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once the timer is over, perform a Quick Pressure Release.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- It’s important to rinse the rice prior to adding it to the pot, this helps remove any extra starch.
- Give the pot about 10 minutes of natural pressure release time before performing the quick release.
- It’s best to eat the rice within 24 hours of cooking.
Using an Instant Pot to make long grain white rice is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a side dish, from start to finish. With quick prep and pressurized cooking time, you can have fluffy white rice ready to eat within minutes.
