Instant Pot White Basmati Rice
This recipe for Instant Pot White Basmati Rice is so easy! Say goodbye to overcooked, undercooked, or mushy rice. This pressure cooker method results in perfectly cooked, fluffy rice that goes great with almost any main dish.
You aren’t going to believe how easy and fast it is to make basmati rice in the Instant Pot. In fact, I gave away my rice cooker after I realized how to make rice in the pressure cooker.
Basmati rice is a long-grain type of rice that originates in Asia or India. I often buy organic California basmati rice, but you’ll also see brands in the grocery store that were grown in India.
Jasmine rice is very similar to basmati rice, but basmati rice is usually longer and thinner in shape and size compared with jasmine rice. All types of white and brown rice are low in fat and cholesterol. Rice is a traditional food that is high in carbohydrates, with varying levels of starch.
Rice is also a very low allergenic food, so it is commonly given to babies. Rice is also appropriate for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and real food diets. Paleo diets often exclude rice products, but some experts argue that rice should be considered a “safe starch” considering that it is low in allergens.
How Much to Cook?
One cup of uncooked rice provides about 6 small servings, so 2 cups of uncooked rice yields 12 small servings of about 1/3 cup each.
If you want to adjust the measurements of this recipe, just remember that you will need 1 cup of water for each cup of uncooked rice. You can cook up to 3-4 cups of uncooked rice at a time in a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot.
Recipe Steps
Step One
The only real work you need to do for Instant Pot Basmati Rice recipe is to rinse the rice. Rinsing the rice helps remove any surface starch that might make the cooked rice gummy. Rinse your rice under cool running water in a fine mesh strainer.
For this method, you don’t need to soak the rice. Pressure cooking actually helps make the rice more digestible than if you used a regular rice cooker or cooked it on the stovetop. This is because pressure cooking helps reduce any lectins in the rice.
Step Two
After you’ve rinsed your rice, transfer it to the Instant Pot, add the correct amount of water, and set the time to 6 minutes on high pressure. Be sure the steam valve is set to “sealing.”
You need to allow about 10 minutes for the pressure cooker to come up to pressure.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Once the cooking time is up, then you can let the pressure come down naturally for about 5 minutes, or use the quick release right away. Be careful of the hot steam coming out of the steam valve. I like to use oven mitts whenever I use the quick release on the steam valve.
Step Four
Then, remove the lid and use a fork to help fluff the rice. Serve hot.
How to Serve
Obviously, you can serve the cooked rice out of the pot. It goes great with dishes like my Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal or my Instant Pot Chicken Curry.
Or, you can transfer it to a container to store in the refrigerator for up to a week. I will often freeze cooked rice in an air-tight container for up to several months.
FAQs
Yes, but the cooking time is different. For a long-grain brown rice, cook for 22 minutes at high pressure. Use a 1:1 rice to water ratio.
Yes, just use one cup of rinsed rice with one cup of water.
You don’t need to soak the rice, but you do need to rinse it well.
Spray the pot with nonstick cooking spray before cooking to prevent the cooked rice from sticking to the pot.
Other Easy Rice Recipes You Might Like
- Instant Pot Spanish Rice
- Instant Pot Coconut Rice
- Instant Pot Chicken Rice Soup with Lemon
- Instant Pot Pork Chops & Rice
- Yellow Rice
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PrintInstant Pot White Basmati Rice
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This recipe for Instant Pot White Basmati Rice is so easy! Say goodbye to overcooked, undercooked, or mushy rice. This pressure cooker method results in perfectly cooked, fluffy rice that goes great with almost any main dish.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups white rice, rinsed well
- 2 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Lightly spray the bottom and lower parts of the inside of your pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water in the base of a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot.
- Lock on the lid and set the time to 6 minutes on high pressure.
- When the cooking time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 5 minutes, and then use the quick release to let out any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid and serve hot.
Notes
- Use an oven mitt whenever you use the quick-release to protect your hands from the hot steam.
- Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or, place any leftovers in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
- You can easily double this recipe in a 6-quart or 8-quart pot.
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Instant Pot pressure cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: two cups cooked basmati rice, pressure cooker white basmati rice
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I make this several times a week. It’s a great meal prep recipe, too!
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I just purchased basmati rice so this is perfect timing. I never thought to freeze rice. Can you post about that? How do you use frozen rice.