White or Brown Rice
Servings
4
Source: The Lighter Step-By-Step Instant Pot Cookbook
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- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 1 cup water or broth
Instructions
Cook
- Rinse rice under cold water for 90 seconds, until water runs clear.
- Add rice and water to the Instant Pot.
- White rice — Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes, natural release 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Brown rice — Pressure cook on High for 25 minutes, natural release 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Fluff with a fork.
Storage
- Fridge: Up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze: Portion into bags and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen with a splash of water.
Notes
- Do not skip rinsing. Unrinsed rice will be mushy unless you're intentionally making congee.
- 1 cup dry rice yields about 3 cups cooked.
Variations
- Coconut rice — replace water with coconut milk. Add a pinch of salt.
- Broth rice — use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for more flavour.
- Stovetop — white rice: 1:1.5 ratio, simmer covered 15–18 minutes. Brown rice: 1:2 ratio, simmer 35–40 minutes.
Added Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026