• Home
  • Email List
  • Cookbooks
  • FAQs
  • Instant Pot Secrets
  • Sponsor Me

365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking

Easy slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes for each day of the year

  • Filter Recipes
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Meatless
  • healthy
  • Soups

August 30, 2019

How to make white rice in the Instant Pot

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Today I’m going to show you how to make white rice in the Instant Pot. I did an Instant Pot rice experiment in my kitchen. I tried making long grain white rice 4 different ways and I show you the results.

Pin this recipe for later!

How to make white rice in the Instant Pot (video)

When I created my Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet I came across lots of different ways the times of cooking rice. I decided to try a few different ways out and see which way I liked best. This time around I used a basic long grain white rice. If you’re a fan of jasmine rice, basmati or brown rice you might want to try out your own experiment. Let me know your results! I’d love to know.

For my experiment I tested the rice four different ways:

  1. A 1 cup rice to 1 cup water ratio with a 5 minute cooking time and 5 minute NPR.
  2. A 1 cup rice to 1.5 cup water ratio with a 5 minute cooking time and 5 minute NPR.
  3. Rinsed rice with a 1 cup rice to 1 cup water ratio, 5 minute cooking time and 5 minute NPR.
  4. Rinsed rice with a 1 cup rice to 1.5 cup water with a 5 minute cooking time and a 5 minute NPR.

For all the experiments I used the Manual/Pressure Cook button and NOT the rice button. I used high pressure.

Note: I did NOT use the “rice cup” that came with my Instant Pot. I used a regular measuring cup.

An important note: You need at least 1 1/2 cups of water in your 6 quart Instant Pot to make it come to pressure with a moisture absorbing ingredient like rice. Therefore I do not suggest cooking less than 1 cup of rice in your Instant Pot. If you want to just make a small batch of rice then you can use the pot-in-pot method.

The results were quite interesting! You can watch my video below to “see” what the rice looked like. When I tried taking pictures of the different rices they all looked exactly the same. So I’ll spare you four different pictures of white rice.

Rice Experiment Video:

Results:

  1. The thing I found the most interesting was that the rinsed rice wasn’t any less sticky than the unrinsed rice. Lesson learned…don’t waste time rinsing long grain white rice. It doesn’t make a difference.
  2. I was skeptical that a 1:1 ratio would even work. It did though. However the rice was not as soft and not as moist as the 1:1.5 ratio.
  3. I preferred the unrinsed rice that had the 1:1.5 ratio. It is soft and fluffy and moist.
  4. I need to do one more experiment with a 1:1.25 ratio. I believe that this might be the best ratio yet. Alas, I ran out of rice and time. But I believe that the best way to make long grain white rice is by using a 1 cup rice to 1 ¼-½ cup water ratio with a 5 minute cooking time and a 5 minute natural pressure release.

I love making my kitchen a science lab by doing these fun experiments! What other food would you like to see me try?

You might also like…

Instant Pot Cooking Times Cheat Sheet

81 Instant Pot Tips

Natural Pressure Release Explained

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Instant Pot White Rice


★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 2 minute
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups of rice 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Long grain white rice is so easy to make in your Instant Pot!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions

  1. Add water into your Instant Pot. Sprinkle in the rice. 
  2. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When the time is up let the pot sit for 5 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  3. Scoop the rice into bowls and serve.  

Notes

I used regular measuring cups. I did not use the “rice cup” that came with my Instant Pot. 

  • Method: Instant Pot

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @365dayscrockpot on Instagram

*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

32 Comments Filed Under: 5 ingredients or less, All Recipes, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Rice, Tips, Video

Recommendations

Comments

  1. Frederick Blanchard says

    June 9, 2020 at 2:56 am

    Thanks Karen for your videos. New to Instant Pot ccoking. Not new to eating rice (2 asian wives).

    Two things I wanted to say about cooking rice.

    You said you prefer cooking rice without rinsing which I think is a bad idea. You should treat rice like a potato and that it is dirty until you clean it. I used to live in Asia and I have seen highways go down to one lane because of farmer using highway to dry his rice. This is the norm over there.

    Second, if you are unsure about how much water to use, always side on more than less so it will not scorch or burn.

    Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 9, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you for the tips Frederick!!

      Reply
    • Amanda Daniels says

      May 1, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Karen,
      Do cook times stay the same regardless of how many cups of rice you cook? I need to cook rice to go with a Chilli for 10 adults. What would you recommend?
      Thanks
      Amanda

      Reply
      • Karen says

        May 3, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        yes same time: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/how-to-double-instant-pot-recipes/

        Reply
  2. Marie SLATER says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:35 pm

    Hi: When I first got my instant pot I used the rice button on my instant pot but my rice was coming out mushy no matter how much water I put in. I followed your way and it comes out perfect. I experimented again and when the pot came up to pressure it stated 12 minutes. That’s why my rice was coming out mushy. Thanks for all your tips and recipes, I’ve made quite a few.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      So glad that I could be helpful Marie!

      Reply
  3. Jamie Fullman says

    September 5, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you so much for doing this experiment!!! I have tried so many different ways. Our rice came out perfect. I used the
    1:1.25 ratio in my 6qt IP, 3 cups rice (unrinsed), and 3.75 cups water. I absolutely love your website. Thank you for all your posts and work. 😃

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 7, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Yesssssss! So glad to hear this.

      Reply
  4. G. Helen says

    September 1, 2019 at 9:03 am

    I wonder if this method would be different for parboiled rice. Thanks

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 3, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      From what I’ve see it is the same for parboiled.

      Reply
  5. ROBERT REHBERG says

    August 31, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Only a few months new to the IP, your site is my ‘go to’ for info and excellent recipes. Thanks for making things easier for me!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 3, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Glad you are here!

      Reply
  6. Karen says

    August 31, 2019 at 9:28 am

    Hi Karen,
    Here is a good question regarding your rice experiment. What altitude do you live at? Believe it or not altitude does make a difference in the amount of time cooking in an IP. I live at nearly 6000 feet above sea level and have to add 17% more time to each recipe. This will make a big difference in how rice cooks. Jasmine rice has been a real problem in getting it right for us. I prefer to do PIP for rice as well.

    Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. Your site is my favorite for IP and Slow Cooker cooking.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 31, 2019 at 9:46 am

      This is such a good point that I failed to include in my experiment. I like at 4000 feet above sea level.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        August 31, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks for the information. It helps when using your recipes. Might not have to adjust as much if any at all.

        Thanks

        Karen

        Reply
        • Karen says

          September 3, 2019 at 1:33 pm

          You’re welcome!

          Reply
  7. Beth says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:11 am

    I make a big batch of rice in my instant pot, chill, and then freeze servings for 2. When ready to serve, I heat in microwave. Saves time and work.

    I cook jasmine rice and wonder if 1.5 proportions would be the same?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 31, 2019 at 9:48 am

      I love this idea! Jasmine rice is a 1:1 ratio from what I’ve read.

      Reply
  8. Laura Pickens says

    August 30, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Would like to see the variations of cooking and npr times for hard cooked eggs. I see so many differing suggestions.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      YESSSSS. Next up! I will totally do this.

      Reply
      • Barry says

        August 31, 2019 at 7:36 am

        I always use Uncle Ben’s converted rice. Cooked Hopping John for New Year’s… perfect. Cooked Lowcountry Red Rice… perfect. second time for red rice…. burn message… haven’t tried it since.

        Reply
        • Karen says

          August 31, 2019 at 9:46 am

          Yum! I want you to cook for me!

          Reply
  9. Suzanne says

    August 30, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    While there may be no value to pre-rinsing rice in term of taste or texture, it is STILL very important to soak and rinse all rice (especially brown, but it applies to all). There is a certain amount of arsenic (poison) present on all rice, and pre-rinsing can reduce this by at least 30%. I’ve researched this issue because I must eat gluten-free, and that means eating a LOT of rice. This is a very real thing. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/how-much-arsenic-is-in-your-rice/index.htm

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      Wow! Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  10. Ruth says

    August 30, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    First I want to say that I love your website and the recipes your share. I’d love to see a similar experiment using brown rice.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:24 pm

      Okay! I will do it! I love brown rice.

      Reply
  11. Tony says

    August 30, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Interesting article. I always use a 1:1 ratio of rice (rinsed) and liquid (water, chicken or beef broth, etc.) In my 8 qt. pot with a 4 min. cook time and 10 min. NPR, and it always comes out perfect. Next time I will try your 1:1.5 ratio and see if I can tell a difference. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 6:24 pm

      Everyone has their own preferences! So if you like the way you make it already you might be good!

      Reply
  12. Carol says

    August 30, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    Your results may vary depending on the source of your rice. Brands typically found in the grocery store are often pre rinsed while those found in ethnic markets may not be. I strongly suggest rinsing if you are buying rice other than Carolina brand or something like that.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Good tip thank you.

      Reply
  13. Zoe says

    August 30, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Did you use the rice setting or the high pressure setting?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      I used the manual button which is the pressure cook button on some other models. It was on high pressure.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Welcome!

Karen photo

Hi, I’m Karen. I know that dinner time can be less than relaxing. Busy schedules and cranky kids and a hundred other things can lead to weariness when it comes to putting dinner on the table. I can help! I make homemade, family-friendly slow cooker and Instant Pot dinners and share the recipes with you.

Stay In Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

Categories

Archives

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

365 Days of Slow Cooking © 2023 · Privacy Policy

MENU
  • Home
  • Filter
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Meatless
  • Healthy
  • Soups
  • Email List
  • Cookbooks
  • FAQs
  • Instant Pot Secrets