INSTAPOT RICE

(from greenfood’s recipe box)

Source: INSTA POT EATS

Cook time: 4 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • For 1 cup of white rice use 1.25 cups water. This will give you about 3 cups of cooked rice, perfect for 3 servings.
  • For 1.5 cups white rice, use 2 cups water, which will give you about 4.5 cups of cooked rice, great for 4 servings.

Directions

  1. Wash the rice under cold water 4-5 times to remove excess starch. This will result in fluffier, most separated cooked rice. Use your hand to rub the rice underwater. Strain and add rinsed rice to the inner pot. Add The Liquid. Add water (or stock) and salt (if using) and stir. Pop the lid on top, secure and lock in place.

  2. Pressure Cook The Rice With Manual Setting. If using classic Instant Pot Duo, check that the steam release handle is pointing to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook button (or Manual on older models). Make sure the pressure level is set to HIGH and use – and + buttons to adjust the time to 4 minutes. If you need to change from LOW to HIGH, press Pressure Level to toggle between settings. You can leave the Keep Warm default setting on.

  3. After 3 beeps, the display will show ON and two status icons at the top indicating that the pot is heating up and the pressure is building. This will take about 5 minutes.

  4. Once pressure is built up, the cooking timer of 4 minutes will display. The lid’s float valve will also rise as the pressure is built up. Once the cooking timer is done, the Keep Warm cycle will begin with a new 00:00 timer.

  5. During this stage, the Instant Pot will start to depressurize and cool down. Leave it undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to release some of the pressure naturally (but not longer than that as the rice will keep cooking!).

  6. Release The Pressure

  7. Then perform a quick release to let off the remaining pressure and steam. Simply press the Quick Release knob button on the lid to let the steam and pressure escape from the steam release valve. On older models, point the handle to Venting.

  8. Once the pressure is completely released, the float valve will go back down and you will be able to open the lid. Fluff the rice with a spatula or a spoon and serve while hot. Press Cancel to stop the Keep Warm cycle at this stage unless you want to keep the rice for a little longer. Please note, that the rice will continue to very slowly cook this way and may get a little stuck to the bottom.

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