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White Rice (Instant Pot Method)

Set it and forget it! This Instant Pot white rice recipe is completely hands-free. Perfectly fluffy rice is just a button press away.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Release Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 7 servings (100 g each)
Calories 112 kcal
Protein2 g
Fiber0 g
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates25 g

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring Cup
  • Strainer

Ingredients
 

For White Rice:

  • 1 cup white rice rinsed 2-3 times
  • 2 cups water for cooking

Instructions
 

Prepare the Rice:

  • Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
    Pouring one cup of white rice into empty Instant Pot liner
  • Drain the rice and place it in the Instant Pot. Add 2 cups water.
    Adding 2 cups of water to rinsed rice in pressure cooker

Cook the Rice:

  • Close the lid, set the valve to 'Sealing', and select the 'Rice' setting. Set the timer to 12 minutes on low pressure.
    Instant Pot display showing 12 minutes low pressure for rice
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, manually release any remaining pressure.
    Hand turning Instant Pot valve to venting position after cooking

Final Steps:

  • Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm.
    Fluffy instant pot white rice viewed from above after opening lid

Notes

1 cup of white rice is 220g, yields around 730g of cooked rice. Each serving is about ~100g of cooked rice.
Use standard US measuring cups (240ml) for this recipe, not the smaller cup that may have come with your Instant Pot.
The Rice setting on most Instant Pots defaults to 12 minutes low pressure, which is perfect for white rice.
Always use natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes. This is crucial for proper texture - quick release will result in unevenly cooked rice.
If you get a "BURN" notice, it usually means rice stuck to the bottom. Always rinse rice thoroughly and give a quick stir after adding water to prevent this.
Resistant starch benefit: Refrigerated leftover rice develops resistant starch, which lowers its glycemic impact - making meal prep rice actually healthier than fresh!
For best results, don't fill your Instant Pot more than halfway when cooking rice to ensure even pressure distribution.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
White Rice (Instant Pot Method)
Serving Size
 
1 bowl (100 g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
112
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0
g
0
%
Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Sodium
 
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
27
mg
1
%
Vitamin D
 
0
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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