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    Home » Side Dishes » Effortless Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Effortless Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Published: Feb 15, 2021 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    • How To Make The Perfect Basmati Rice
    • FAQ For Cooking Rice In The Instant Pot
    • 📖 Recipe: Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Make this super easy Instant Pot Basmati Rice in less than 10 minutes! You can get the perfect cooked rice in your electric pressure cooker. Don't ever ask yourself again what to prepare as a side dish.

    Adaptable, you can make a small or big batch of rice to pair with chicken like the sweet and sour chicken, it is also great with fish like this Mediterranean salmon recipe or even just with a flavourful ratatouille.

    Cooking with the Instant Pot is a great time saver and it tastes delicious. Also, it is really a great option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Have you gotten yours yet? Although this may seem very simple and straightforward, if you are a new Instant Pot owner, you may wonder how to cook the perfect basmati rice.

    Top view of a bowl of basmati rice with parsley
    The perfect Basmati rice!

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    How To Make The Perfect Basmati Rice

    The most important information you need to learn here is the rice and water ratio which is really simple to remember "1:1 ratio". For every cup of rice, you need a cup of water. That is all there is to it! So for 2 cups of basmati rice, you'll need 2 cups of water! Finally, perfect Instant Pot rice with minimal cooking time.

    For 1 cup, 2 cups, or 3 cups, the cooking time remains the same.

    Before your cook basmati rice, always rinse it twice before cooking it, discard the water. This step removes the starch on the grains.

    Top view of the Instant pot, uncooked rice and garlic salt
    Ingredients: Rice, Water, and garlic salt

    Also, you'll need to add salt to your water and I like using garlic salt. It adds a little flavor to your rice and can still be paired with any type of food like an Indian curry, a Chinese dish, or a French dish.

    Now, in the inner pot, pour the rinsed rice, salt, and water, seal the lid of the pressure cooker. Press "pressure cook'' and set it on high pressure. Program for a cook time of 8 minutes (for one cup water/one cup rice) and do not press anything else. The Instant Pot (IP) will beep to acknowledge the time selected and will start to build pressure. The 8 minutes will start then.

    CHEF TIP: Use broth instead of water to cook your rice.

    Top view of a bowl of basmati rice with parsley
    Look at this perfect rice!

    PRESSURE RELEASE: 2 ways

    Once the 8 minutes are over, your IP will beep. Now, you can do a quick pressure release by pressing the quick-release button and the steam will come out of the valve. It is really hot, be careful.

    If you don’t do this right away, your IP will go on ‘keep warm’ mode and start a natural pressure release. It takes longer but if you are doing something else, it is doing the job for you.

    It's ready to serve!

    FAQ For Cooking Rice In The Instant Pot

    Is Basmati rice the best rice?

    It is one of the best choices, it is gluten-free and low in fat. It is also a personal preference and we love this type of rice!

    Can I make a big batch of rice? What is the ratio of water?

    Of course, it's a great idea if you like to cook ahead! Just use the rice and water ratio 1:1.

    Can I freeze the Basmati rice?

    Absolutely, I do it all the time. If you are freezing a lot, I suggest portioning it and labeling it. When you decide to eat it, just thaw it out overnight in the fridge or a couple of hours on your counter.

    Do you need to soak the rice before cooking it?

    It is a personal preference. I find it to be an unnecessary step when cooking rice on the pressure cooker.

    How much does 1 cup of uncooked rice yield?

    You will get 3 cups of cooked rice.

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    📖 Recipe: Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Make this super easy Instant Pot Basmati Rice in less than 10 minutes! You can get the perfect cooked rice in your electric pressure cooker. Don’t ever ask yourself again what to prepare as a side dish.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, european, French
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 113kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati rice
    • 1 /2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Rinse the twice before cooking it, discard the water.
    • In the inner pot, pour the rinsed rice, salt, and water, seal the lid of the pressure cooker.
    • Press “pressure cook” and set it on high pressure. Program for a cook time of 8 minutes and do not press anything else. The Instant Pot (IP) will beep to acknowledge the time selected and will start to build pressure. The 8 minutes will start then.
    • Once the 8 minutes are over, your IP will beep. Now, you can do a quick pressure release by pressing the quick-release button and the steam will come out of the valve. It is really hot, be careful.
    • It’s ready to serve!

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    Notes

    Can it be made in advance? Yes, store your cooked rice for 4 to 5 days in the fridge or freeze it for later. I store mine for up to 6 months in the freezer. 
    Can I make a big batch of rice? What is the ratio of water? Of course, it's a great idea if you like to cook ahead! Just use the rice and water ratio 1:1.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      September 25, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      I just got an Instant Pot and it was so easy to follow your instructions, thank you!

      Reply
    2. Claudia Lamascolo says

      September 30, 2021 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      One of my favorites and just got my instant pot out of the closet perfect timing go to try the rice in it!

      Reply
    3. Julie says

      October 01, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      I had some basmati rice I was hoping to make and came across this recipe. IT came out perfectly with no effort. I'll be keeping this recipe for sure!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 2:25 pm

        So happy! Thank you Julie!

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      October 01, 2021 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Beautifully cooked. That garlic salt sounds like a great addon. I have to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        You have to Natalie! So easy!

        Reply
    5. Gail Montero says

      October 01, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      I like using my instant pot a lot and will try cooking my favorite rice in it. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        October 06, 2021 at 2:25 pm

        You are welcome Gail!

        Reply

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