Perfect Pressure Cooker Rice Recipe
A quick and easy pressure cooker rice recipe that delivers fluffy, separate grains every time with minimal ingredients and fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (about 185 grams)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oil or butter (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Place 1 cup (185g) of long-grain white rice in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water for 30 seconds, swirling the rice with your hand until the water runs mostly clear.
- Add ingredients to the cooker: Transfer the rinsed rice to the pressure cooker. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of water, ½ teaspoon salt (if using), and 1 teaspoon oil or melted butter. Stir gently to combine.
- Seal and cook: Close the lid securely and set the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. For electric cookers like Instant Pot, use the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode.
- Natural pressure release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking ends.
- Release remaining pressure and fluff: Switch the valve to venting to release any remaining steam. Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork or silicone spatula to separate the grains.
Notes
If rice feels too wet, leave the lid off for a few minutes to evaporate excess moisture. If dry, sprinkle a few drops of water, cover, and let steam off heat for 5 minutes. Rinsing rice briefly removes excess starch but avoid over-rinsing to preserve flavor. Use natural pressure release for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup cooked r
- Calories: 110
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 2.5
Keywords: pressure cooker rice, fluffy rice, easy rice recipe, Instant Pot rice, quick rice, long-grain rice