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Instant Pot Long Grain Rice

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Time to pressure and release: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Deanna
Perfectly cooked, fluffy long-grain rice is quick and easy using the instant pot. This rice turns out perfect every time and leaves the stovetop free for the rest of the meal. 
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup long-grain rice
  • 1 ¼ Cup water or broth

Instructions

  • Add the rice and water or broth to the inner liner of the instant pot.
  • Place the lid on the pot and turn the vent to the seal position. Set the timer for 3 minutes on high pressure. When the timer is complete, let the pot naturally release for 10 minutes, then turn the vent and release the remaining pressure.
  • Remove the lid from the pot and stir the rice to fluff it.
  • Serve as desired.

Notes

You can use either a 3-quart or 6-quart instant pot for this recipe.  If you want to double the recipe you will need to use a 6-quart instant pot.  Cook time will remain the same.
This recipe is for traditional long-grain white rice such as basmati or jasmine.  It has not been tested with brown or wild rice.  Do not use minute rice!

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg