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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

How to use the rice function on the Instant Pot? ›

Directions
  1. Step 1Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear. Add wet rice, water, oil, and salt to your Instant Pot and stir once to combine.
  2. Step 2Lock lid and set the steam valve to “sealing” position. Press the “rice” button or set on manual for 5 minutes. ...
  3. Step 3Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
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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.

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

Here are my preferred cooking times for rice in the pressure cooker: Brown rice: 20 minutes on high pressure for firm rice, or 22 minutes for softer grains. White rice: 15 minutes on low pressure for firm rice, or 17 minutes for softer grains.

Can an instapot be used as a rice cooker? ›

Combine the rice and water in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Secure the lid and Pressure Cook on High for 3 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally.

What are the directions for instant rice? ›

Stove: Boil water. Add rice, stir, cover & remove from heat. Wait 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed, then fluff. Servings: 2; Rice + Water: 1 cup + 1 cup.

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.

Should the steam vent be open or closed on a rice cooker? ›

The steam vent should be closed when cooking Rice or Beans.

What is the steam vent hole in a rice cooker? ›

The steam vent allows the water to boil without blowing up the rice cooker.

Is it better to steam or pressure cook rice? ›

Pressure cooking rice is conducive to Maillard reaction, which makes rice has richer and stronger aroma and smaller whiteness. Rice cooking at higher pressure steam produced softer and stickier texture.

Why is my pressure cooker rice soggy? ›

Too much water or liquid can cause mushy rice. Overcooking can also make the rice mushy. Be sure to pay attention to cook time. Cooking on low pressure instead of high pressure can also result in mushy rice.

How much water 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 many cups of rice for 4 people? ›

One (1) cup raw rice yields 3 ½ cups cooked rice, or enough for 3 light eaters. To be sure you have enough rice, prepare 1 ½ cups raw rice for 3 or 4 people and 2 cups raw rice for 4 to 6 people. Time required to cook a pot of rice? Plan on 30 minutes from the moment you turn on the heat to when the rice is cooked.

Is it worth getting a rice cooker? ›

Why buy a rice cooker? "There are so many chances for things to go wrong when you cook rice without a rice cooker," Helen says. "You might have the water level wrong, the heat might be too high or low. It's harder to get consistency.

Does a rice cooker need a vent? ›

The vent hole allows steam to escape and acts as a natural gauge of how much steam is being created in the pot. If there's too much steam or pressure in the pot, the vent will allow just the right amount to escape so your rice isn't soggy (the result of not letting any steam escape).

Does a pressure cooker vent while cooking? ›

As the heat and pressure rise, the steam will begin to simmer the food. In older models, steam comes out of the vent and the weighted regular will jiggle, so place the safety valve on the nozzle when you see the steam coming out. In newer models, a pressure indicator shows conditions inside the cooker.

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