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.
Place rice fine mesh colander and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear.
Turn on the Instant Pot, 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.
Notes
Store: Cooked rice leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure the rice is cool down to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing.Freezing cooked rice: To freeze cooked rice, portion it into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Frozen rice can be stored for up to 6 months. When you're ready to use it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it thoroughly before serving.My Secrets of making fluffy rice every time:
Rinse uncooked rice under cold water to remove 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.
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