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Welcome to my Instant Pot Rice Recipes. Lots of new and exciting ways to use the rice setting on your Instant Pot.

These Instant Pot recipes are perfect for beginners that want to get to grips with the Instant Pot but don’t know where to start.

I am trying to think back to my first experience of rice and it would have to be having rice pudding at school dinners when I was in primary school.

It was always served with a little jam on top just like Dominic made for me in this recipe.

It was always delicious and you would always want to go back for some seconds. Also because the rice was so filling you never felt like you wanted anything else for hours and hours.

I didn’t know anyone that didn’t like it, it was just that good.

So as you would say, I started my rice journey with sweet rice NOT savoury. Though I was never a fan of the rice out of a can. You can keep that as it is just not the same as the real thing.

My journey with the savoury variety always surrounded my love for a curry. Give me a delicious butter chicken from the Indian restaurant and serve it with pilau rice and I am in serious food heaven.

I mean how can you not love Indian food? It is truly amazing!

But whatever your addiction with rice may be there is always a dish out there for you.

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The Instant Pot Rice Function

Rice in the Instant Pot (well for many people) is rather a scary scenario. The idea that they could over cook it, under cook it or turn it into a gluey or sticky disgusting mess.

And because of this you get to frightened to give it a go and the rice function gets forgotten about.

Well it is time to bring it to life, to show that the rice function on the Instant Pot is not as scary as one might think.

Rice is delicious and incredibly frugal for families and if you master the rice on the Instant Pot then everything else in comparison will be a piece of cake.

7 Genius Ways To Use The Instant Pot Rice Function

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love cooking a full meal at once and then having loads of leftovers.

Thanks to the size of a turkey leg it makes awesome leftovers and then cooking the rice together makes a simple family dinner.

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: We all love Chinese food and this gives you a quick rice bowl to tuck into after a hard day at work.

This is perfect for families, people that live alone or just those that have limited time to cook.

#3 – Instant Pot Saffron Rice

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love saffron. It reminds me of holidays to Spain and having a huge portion of chicken paella.

In this recipe you can use this recipe as a basis for your rice dishes. Add chicken, pork or fish and you have a heavenly Spanish meal.

#4 – Instant Pot Rice Pudding

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: Because it is one of those traditional puddings that is high in carbs and low in fat making it perfect for a huge pudding without adding loads of fat to your waistline.

#5 – Instant Pot Thai Turkey Fried Rice

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: Everything is cooked together so easily, so fast and so simple.

A perfect combination for the Instant Pot and this Instant Pot rice is just so good!

#6 – Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: There are a lot of people out actually use leftover turkey to make the most delicious ever turkey goujons. Just think

#7 – How To Make Perfect Rice In The Instant Pot

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Why this rice recipe is fantastic for the Instant Pot: I love this as it is a really simple recipe for those of you that are scared about cooking rice in the Instant Pot for fear that it will go wrong.

This puts all your fears to one side and gets you started.

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Thanks for reading all about our favourite Instant Pot Rice Recipes and we hope that we have given you some new ideas and inspiration of how you can make rice in your electric pressure cooker. It is something that we have been loving and it makes cooking just so easy.

A lot of people refuse to cook rice from a pan for fear of it going wrong, but thanks to the Instant Pot the electric pressure cooker does all the work for you.

In terms of getting yourself a good quality Electric Pressure Cooker (in case you don’t have one yet) we personally recommend The Instant Pot 7 in 1 Duo that we have loved and trusted in our own kitchen and has been used to make all our Instant Pot recipes that feature on this blog.

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FAQs

Do you seal or vent an Instant Pot when cooking rice? ›

Make sure you move the steam release valve to sealing.

You need to seal the pot so that the steam will be locked in and will cook the rice properly.

How many cups of water for 1 cup of rice in an Instant Pot? ›

1:1 – While you generally use 1 cup rice to 1 ¼ cups water for stovetop rice, in the Instant Pot, that ratio drops down to 1:1, aka 1 cup of water for every one cup of rice.

What does the 7 in 1 Instant Pot do? ›

The Instant Pot Duo is proud to proclaim it's a “7-in-1” appliance, featuring the following functions: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer. The device has its temperature and pressure sensors dialed in, resulting in precise results when cooking.

Why does my rice always stick to my Instant Pot? ›

Troubleshooting common mistakes when cooking Instant Pot rice. Not Measuring – This basic recipe has been tested to ensure the correct ratio of rice to ratio of water. For best results be sure to measure. Burned Rice – Not enough water or liquid can lead to hard rice, burnt, and stuck to the bottom of the pot.

Why is my Instant Pot rice not sealing? ›

If you don't want to buy a new seal, or are in the middle of cooking and it won't seal, try holding down on the handles (just grip the handles and hold) until the button pops up. Sometimes there is too much play between the seal and the lid and it just needs a little help.

Why is my Instant Pot rice still watery? ›

You most likely used too much water. 1:1 water to rice ratio is essential for all rice types. Use the exact same container to measure both rice and water. Some cups are standard American (236ml), others are metric (250ml) and the little plastic cup that comes with the Instant Pot is neither (160ml).

Why rinse rice for Instant Pot? ›

By washing white rice (where the bran has been milled), the excess starch is washed off, as well as the oxidized rice bran oil, which adds an unpleasant flavor to the cooked rice." Washing rice will also remove dust and debris and help the grains to be more separated, rather than sticky.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– If you don't pay attention to setting the vent properly you will have to extend your cooking time. I can't tell you how many time I forgot to seal the pot and the steam was escaping rather than building up inside and cooking my food. Pro– Like I said earlier, you are not limited to soups and stews.

Can you put too much in an Instant Pot? ›

Overfilling your Instant Pot can affect the pressure that builds up inside, so you might end up with a mushy meal, or one that doesn't cook properly. Also, an overly-full Instant Pot can lead to a clogged pressure release knob, because food and liquid can get sucked up inside.

Is Instant Pot better than crock pot? ›

If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.

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