Fluffy Instant Pot Rice Recipe With Perfect Ratio for Easy Cooking
This recipe delivers perfectly fluffy, non-mushy rice using an Instant Pot with a precise water-to-rice ratio and natural pressure release. Simple ingredients and easy steps make it a reliable side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (about 190 grams)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (about 270 ml)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Place 1 cup of long-grain white rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold running water for about 30 seconds, gently swishing the grains with your fingers. Drain well.
- Add ingredients to the Instant Pot: Transfer the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot. Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil or melted unsalted butter if using. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Seal and cook: Close the lid, set the valve to ‘Sealing,’ and select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting. Set the timer for 4 minutes at high pressure.
- Natural pressure release: When the cooking cycle finishes, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Quick release remaining pressure: After 10 minutes, carefully move the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any leftover steam.
- Fluff and serve: Remove the lid and use a fork or silicone spatula to fluff the rice gently.
Notes
Do not stir the rice after adding water to avoid activating starches that cause stickiness. Always allow a natural pressure release of 10 minutes to ensure fluffy texture. Rinsing the rice thoroughly removes excess starch and prevents clumping. Adding oil or butter helps keep grains separate and adds flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked rice
- Calories: 205
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 0.6
- Protein: 4.3
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