Make this easy recipe for Instant Pot long grain white rice for the best easy side dish!

Learn how to cook long grain white rice in the Instant Pot in no time for perfect firm but fluffy rice every time!

Get rid of the rice cooker and save counter space by using the Instant Pot as multiple appliances in one!

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Quick & Versatile Side Dish

  • Remove the guesswork and follow this easy recipe that gives the perfect cook time!
  • Get rid of the rice cooker and save space on the counter or in the cupboard by using the Instant Pot as multiple appliances in one!
  • The perfect side! Make it a meal, and serve Instant Pot long grain white rice with chicken vegetable stir fry, or make it into a tasty Instant Pot vegetable fried rice dish!
a bowl of uncooked rice with parsley

3 Simple Ingredients 

Rice – This recipe calls for long grain white rice, but feel free to use basmati or jasmine rice without affecting the cook time. Brown rice, or wild rice both need a longer cook time, and the ratio of water to rice is different as well, so don’t substitute these.

Broth – Chicken or vegetable broth adds extra flavor to the rice, but it’s perfectly acceptable to use plain water and salt, instead. Rice will have a mild flavor that pairs well with Instant Pot chana masala, peanut chicken, or even just some simple salmon.

Extras – Feel free to add extra herbs or seasonings to the mix. Finely minced fresh garlic and a tablespoon or two of butter will give the rice a delicious savory flavor.

uncooked rice in a bowl with parsley

How to Cook Long Grain White Rice in the Instant Pot

  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly and drain.
  2. Add rice, seasonings, water or broth, and any other additions to the Instant Pot.
  3. Set pressure to “manual high” and cook (per the recipe below).
Instant pot long grain white rice in a bowl topped with lime and parsley

Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t skip the rinsing step! It is important to rinse rice before cooking, both to remove any excess starch and residue and to improve the texture of the finished product!
  • Save leftover rice for 3-5 days in a tightly covered container so that it doesn’t absorb any odors or flavors from the refrigerator.
  • Leftover rice can be frozen to add to soup or chile, or mixed with ground beef and then stuff into or serve it alongside some Air Fryer roasted bell peppers.

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Instant Pot Long Grain White Rice

Make perfect rice every time with this Instant Pot long grain white rice recipe.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Instant Pot Pressure Release 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Ashley

Equipment

6 qt Instant Pot

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups long grain rice*
  • 2 ¼ cups water or chicken or vegetable broth
  • salt and/or any additional herbs and spices you’d like to use

Instructions 

  • Rinse and drain rice in a fine mesh sieve.
  • Add the rice, water (or broth), and seasonings to the pressure cooker pot. Lock the lid and ensure the valve is sealed. Set the pressure cooker to Manual High for 4 minutes.
  • Once the cooking timer goes off leave the pressure cooker to natural release for 15 minutes. After this time, vent any remaining pressure. Use a fork to fluff the rice and serve.

Notes

This recipe uses standard white long grain rice but either Jasmine or Basmati rice may also be used, both are long grain rice types. If using either of these you may rinse them before cooking to remove excess starch.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican

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