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instant pot white rice

Instant Pot White Rice

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This instant pot white rice recipe makes fluffy, perfectly cooked rice using a simple pressure cooker method. With the right rice-to-water ratio and cooking time, you can prepare soft and separate grains every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, international
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp butter or olive oil (optional)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Place the long grain white rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds.Rinsing removes excess starch and helps produce fluffy grains.
  2. Transfer the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot.
    Add:
    1 cup water
    ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
    1 teaspoon butter or oil (optional)
  3. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing.
    Select High Pressure and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
    This helps the rice finish steaming and improves texture.
  5. Open the lid carefully and fluff the rice using a fork or rice paddle.
    Serve warm as a side dish or base for your favorite meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 90mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • The ideal instant pot rice water ratio is 1:1 for long grain white rice.
  • Rinsing the rice prevents sticky texture.
  • Natural pressure release helps create fluffy rice.

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