The Ultimate Instant Pot Rice Guide {Foolproof} - Eating Instantly (2024)

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The Ultimate Instant Pot Rice Guide {Foolproof} - Eating Instantly? ›

1:1 – While you generally use 1 cup rice to 1 ¼ cups water for stovetop rice, in the Instant Pot, that ratio drops down to 1:1, aka 1 cup of water for every one cup of rice.

1:1 – While you generally use 1 cup rice to 1 ¼ cups water for stovetop rice, in the Instant Pot, that ratio drops down to 1:1, aka 1 cup of water for every one cup of rice.

How do you measure rice in an Instant Pot with your fingers? You can measure rice in an Instant Pot using your finger. Just add a little less water than usual (to about ¾ of the way up the knuckle on your finger), as less water evaporates during pressure cooking.

For white rice varieties, set the Instant Pot to the RICE setting (or manual, low pressure for 12 minutes). For brown rice, set it to the MANUAL setting on high for 15 minutes.

For tender grains of rice that easily separate, such as in a pilaf, use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice. You can also use another liquid like stock in this 2:1 ratio. For slightly chewier, fluffy white rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice, or a 1.5:1 ratio.

Your Instant Pot needs liquid to work. If there's not enough, your pot won't be able to create enough steam to build pressure. About 1 cup is the minimum amount of liquid, so if you're cooking a recipe that will absorb water, like rice or beans, you'll need even more.

Place rice in a pot and rinse with water. Place your fingertip on top of the rice and add water until it reaches your first knuckle. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook for 18–20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.

You can measure the right depth by gently placing the tip of your pointer finger on top of the rice and measuring from there (see photo below). The water level should be at your first knuckle when the tip of your finger touches the rice.

You might even receive a burn notice from your pressure cooker. Mushy Rice – When cooking long-grain white rice you want a 1:1 ratio. That means you should add a cup of water for every cup of rice. Too much water or liquid can cause mushy rice.

When cooking rice in Instant Pot, do you vent or seal? ›

Rice can release starchy water as it cooks, and you don't want to risk that starch clogging the vent in the lid of your Instant Pot. Make sure you move the steam release valve to sealing. This is a common mistake, and will result in hard, under-cooked rice that will eventually stick to the bottom of your pot.

Pressure cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, and then allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. When the float valve drops, remove the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork, and enjoy! Serve the rice right away, or allow it to cool to room temperature.

To cook long-grained white rice on the stove, use a 2 to 1 water to rice ratio. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. You can add an optional pinch of salt if you wish.

Add 2 parts water and 1 part rice to a large pot. For slightly firmer rice, use 1 part liquid to 2/3 parts rice. Bring the water to a boil.

1:1 water to rice, either in the inner pot or pot-in-pot. If doing PIP add 1 cup water directly into pot and 1 cup into bowl that u r putting rice in (I use a stainless bowl that fits into my 6 qt on the trivet).