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Welcome to my Instant Pot Rice Recipes. Lots of new and exciting ways to use the rice setting on your Instant Pot.

These Instant Pot recipes are perfect for beginners that want to get to grips with the Instant Pot but don’t know where to start.

I am trying to think back to my first experience of rice and it would have to be having rice pudding at school dinners when I was in primary school.

It was always served with a little jam on top just like Dominic made for me in this recipe.

It was always delicious and you would always want to go back for some seconds. Also because the rice was so filling you never felt like you wanted anything else for hours and hours.

I didn’t know anyone that didn’t like it, it was just that good.

So as you would say, I started my rice journey with sweet rice NOT savoury. Though I was never a fan of the rice out of a can. You can keep that as it is just not the same as the real thing.

My journey with the savoury variety always surrounded my love for a curry. Give me a delicious butter chicken from the Indian restaurant and serve it with pilau rice and I am in serious food heaven.

I mean how can you not love Indian food? It is truly amazing!

But whatever your addiction with rice may be there is always a dish out there for you.

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The Instant Pot Rice Function

Rice in the Instant Pot (well for many people) is rather a scary scenario. The idea that they could over cook it, under cook it or turn it into a gluey or sticky disgusting mess.

And because of this you get to frightened to give it a go and the rice function gets forgotten about.

Well it is time to bring it to life, to show that the rice function on the Instant Pot is not as scary as one might think.

Rice is delicious and incredibly frugal for families and if you master the rice on the Instant Pot then everything else in comparison will be a piece of cake.

7 Genius Ways To Use The Instant Pot Rice Function

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love cooking a full meal at once and then having loads of leftovers.

Thanks to the size of a turkey leg it makes awesome leftovers and then cooking the rice together makes a simple family dinner.

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: We all love Chinese food and this gives you a quick rice bowl to tuck into after a hard day at work.

This is perfect for families, people that live alone or just those that have limited time to cook.

#3 – Instant Pot Saffron Rice

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love saffron. It reminds me of holidays to Spain and having a huge portion of chicken paella.

In this recipe you can use this recipe as a basis for your rice dishes. Add chicken, pork or fish and you have a heavenly Spanish meal.

#4 – Instant Pot Rice Pudding

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: Because it is one of those traditional puddings that is high in carbs and low in fat making it perfect for a huge pudding without adding loads of fat to your waistline.

#5 – Instant Pot Thai Turkey Fried Rice

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: Everything is cooked together so easily, so fast and so simple.

A perfect combination for the Instant Pot and this Instant Pot rice is just so good!

#6 – Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: There are a lot of people out actually use leftover turkey to make the most delicious ever turkey goujons. Just think

#7 – How To Make Perfect Rice In The Instant Pot

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love this as it is a really simple recipe for those of you that are scared about cooking rice in the Instant Pot for fear that it will go wrong.

This puts all your fears to one side and gets you started.

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Thanks for reading all about our favourite Instant Pot Rice Recipes and we hope that we have given you some new ideas and inspiration of how you can make rice in your electric pressure cooker. It is something that we have been loving and it makes cooking just so easy.

A lot of people refuse to cook rice from a pan for fear of it going wrong, but thanks to the Instant Pot the electric pressure cooker does all the work for you.

In terms of getting yourself a good quality Electric Pressure Cooker (in case you don’t have one yet) we personally recommend The Instant Pot 7 in 1 Duo that we have loved and trusted in our own kitchen and has been used to make all our Instant Pot recipes that feature on this blog.

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FAQs

Do you seal or vent an Instant Pot when cooking rice? ›

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.

What are the directions for instant rice? ›

Boil water. Add rice, stir, cover and remove from heat. Wait 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.

How long does it take to cook rice in a rice cooker? ›

In a digital rice cooker, 2 cups of white rice will be ready in 27 to 32 minutes. Digital rice cookers combine smart settings, recipe shortcuts, and delay timers. You might even see a countdown pop up on screen that lets you know when your rice is almost done cooking.

How long does it take to make 4 cups of rice? ›

Once the water is up to a boil, reduce the heat to bring the rice to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 15-20 minutes. So overall rice usually takes about 25-30 minutes in total to cook completely between getting the water to a boil and then letting the white rice cook while covered with a lid.

Do Instapots cook rice well? ›

So long, rice cooker! This Instant Pot rice comes out perfectly every time. Fluffy and flavorful, it's delicious as a side dish, in grain bowls, and more.

Should you cook rice with a vented lid? ›

The Right Equipment to Cook Rice

Similar to pasta, you'll be using a boiling liquid as a cooking medium, so make sure you have enough room for bubbles to rise without boiling over. A lid with an adjustable steam vent is nice, but not crucial — you can always prop the lid open with a wooden spoon or pair of chopsticks.

How much water do I need for 2 cups of rice? ›

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.

How do you make instant rice taste good? ›

Zest up your liquid: add lemon or lime juice to the water/liquid or sprinkle in fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or basil. Cook the grains by adding flavored oils (coconut oil, sesame oil, chili-infused and olive oil are some of our favorites) to the liquid.

Is instant rice the same as Minute Rice? ›

Minute® Premium Rice is also a long grain white rice which is precooked but uses a different raw material, parboiled rice, which has a golden color and uses a similar cooking process as Minute® Instant White Rice.

Should instant rice be rinsed before cooking? ›

Instant rice should not be washed. It's already been washed and parboiled. Regular rice should typically be washed before cooking, but it depends on the variety. Most varieties require washing.

How much rice does 1 cup make? ›

As a general rule, 1 cup of uncooked rice will equal about 3 cups of cooked rice. Leftover rice can be used later in the week to make fried rice or chicken rice casserole.

How many cups of water for 1 cup of rice in a pressure cooker? ›

Cook Rice in a Pressure Cooker
RiceRice QuantityApproximate Water/Stock Quantity
1 cup (250 ml)1 1/2 cups (350 ml)
White Rice1 cup (250 ml)1 1/2 cups (350 ml)
1/4 cup (60 ml)1/3 cup (75 ml)
Wild Rice1 cup (250 ml)3 cups (750 ml)
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Can you add too much water to rice cooker? ›

Even a rice cooker can make the rice soggy and wet if you've added too much water or haven't washed the rice before cooking. To fix mushy rice from a rice cooker, pour out the excess water and turn the unit back on to a low-power setting. This will help the moisture evaporate.

What does the rice button on Instapot do? ›

We'll use your Instant Pot's "Rice" cooking program. This function was designed specifically for white rice. It's an automatic cooking mode that runs between 10 to 12 minutes.

Do I need to add water to instant rice? ›

The first thing you need to know when it comes to cooking ANY of our Instant varieties is that you will use equal amounts of water and rice, for a 1:1 ratio. It's as simple as that!

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