This Instant Pot Fluffy Rice is tender, light, and flavorful every time! Please keep reading to learn my fool-proof secret to cooking perfect rice in the Instant Pot. Ready in about 15 minutes. A guide to cooking different kinds of rice in the Instant Pot is included.
Rice is one of those everyday staples I cook with my eyes closed. And this Instant Pot Fluffy Rice version is way easier and quicker to make.
Rice was/is VERY important in my family. Seriously. I think it was the first thing I learned to cook.
I’m not afraid to exaggerate when I say that I ate white rice almost every day during my childhood. And I say “almost” because there were some special days when my mom prepared another side dish, such as mashed potatoes or cauliflower au-gratin. But those days were extremely rare.
The love thingy for rice seems to be genetic because my kids LOVE rice. So, once again, I find myself making rice several times per week.
That is why I am so excited to have found the way to make it in my Instant Pot in just 20 minutes. I avoided making rice in the pressure cooker for a long time because I thought it would be sticky, mushy, and overcooked. We hate mushy rice. But after a few testing and tweaking, I found the perfect way to make fluffy rice in the Instant Pot.
This Instant Pot Fluffy Rice is
- Tender
- Flavorful
- Fluffy
- Easy
- and AMAZING…
Secrets of making fluffy rice every time
- Rinse uncooked rice under running cold water to get rid of the extra starch.
- Toast rinsed rice with a little bit of unflavored oil before adding the cooking liquid.
- Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the cooking water.
- If cooking on the stovetop, let all the cooking water evaporate, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- When cooking in the pressure cooker, let the water bring to a boil before securing the lid. Cook for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes and then quick release. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Guide to cooking perfect rice in the Instant Pot
- Regular white rice = 1 cup rice + 1 cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Brown rice = 1 cup rice + 1 1/4 water. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Basmati = 1 cup rice + ¾ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Jasmine = 1 cup rice + ¾ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Texmati = 1 cup rice + 1 cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Wild rice = 1 cup rice + 1 ½ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
How to cook fluffy rice in the Instant Pot (step by step)
Place rice fine mesh colander and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear.
Turn on the Instant Pot and select “Sauté” and adjust to more. Add oil. When hot, add the rinsed rice. Toast rice for 2 – 3 minutes until most moisture is absorbed and the rice starts to look a little toasted and coated with oil, stirring constantly.
Add water, salt, garlic, vinegar, onion (if using), and pepper (if using). Bring to a boil. Secure the lid to the Instant Pot. Close the pressure release valve. Select “manual” or “pressure cook” and adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes.
When the time is over, let the pressure release on its own for 5 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release any extra pressure that might still be in there. Then remove the lid. Press “cancel”.
Discard onion and pepper if you used them.
Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
When you double the quantity of rice, do you double the cooking time?
No, you can double/triple the recipe with the same cooking time. Keep in mind that you should use the rice: water ratio that is best for the type of rice you are making.
You see… making fluffy and delicious rice is easier than you think.
Happy Cooking!!!
Instant Pot Fluffy Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups (400 g) white rice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1- 2- inch piece onion (optional)
- 1 -2- inch piece bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place rice fine mesh colander and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select "Sauté" adjust to more. Add oil. When hot, add the rinsed rice. Toast rice for 2 – 3 minutes until most of the moisture is absorbed and rice starts to look a little toasted and coated with oil, stirring constantly.
- Add water, salt, garlic, vinegar, onion (if using), and pepper (if using). Bring to boil. Secure the lid to the Instant Pot. Close pressure release valve. Select "manual", or "pressure cook", and adjust cooking time to 8 minutes.
- When the time is over, let the pressure release on its own for 5 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to "Venting" to release any extra pressure that might still be in there. Then remove the lid. Press "cancel".
- Discard onion and pepper, if you used them.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
- Regular white rice = 1 cup rice + 1 cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Brown rice = 1 cup rice + 1 1/4 water. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Basmati = 1 cup rice + ¾ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Jasmine = 1 cup rice + ¾ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Texmati = 1 cup rice + 1 cup water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Wild rice = 1 cup rice + 1 ½ cup water. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
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How much extra water is needed if cooking chicken with jasmine rice? Thanks!
Hello Christina! I am sorry but I haven’t tested this recipe with chicken. If you do try adding the chicken, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.🙂
Hola Oriana – I am considering purchasing an instant pot and would like your recommendation. Normally I would be using it to feed 3-4 people but occasionally I would use for larger crowds. I have been enjoying your recipes for a while thanks! Soy Americana pero vivi en Caracas para diez anos – pero hace muchos anos. Me encanta mis memorias de Venezuela!
Hola Cheryl!! Thanks so much for following my recipes. Caracas was a nice place to live in the past, unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. Regarding the Instant Pot, there are several models but all of them have a 6qt capacity. The main difference is the quantities of programmable functions, for example, the latest one has a function to make a cake. So, it would depend on how much you want to spend. I bought mine on Amazon (http://amzn.to/2CArgfJ – affiliate link) but you can also find it at Walmart, Target, etc… I am planning to buy a second one soon and I would probably buy the Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 (http://amzn.to/2EHMcYa – affiliate link). Please let me know if you have any other question. Un abrazo ? Update: there is an IP with 8qt capacity ( http://amzn.to/2FwOIxF – affiliate link)
Your way of making this fluffy rice is so different than mine. 😀
And I understand your love for rice. I’m from Nepal where no one gets tired of eating rice, I mean we eat rice two times a day for lunch and dinner. 😛
And I’ll use your recipe to make tasty fluffy rice for my dinner. 😀
I’ll enjoy this recipe, Oriana 😀 😀
Hello Ushmana! Yes, rice is very important in my family LOL. Toasting the rice before cooking and adding a splash of vinegar to the cooking liquid are two family’s tricks that have been applied for decades. I hope you like my version. Thanks so much for stopping by ?