Basic Basmati Rice

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Basic Basmati Rice
For perfectly fluffy basmati rice, every single time
cuisine icon Course
Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
16 Minutes
cuisine icon Diet
Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Pot Pro, Instant Pot Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid, Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
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prep icon Prep Time
1 min
cook icon Cook Time
15 min

serving icon Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tsp salt
Instructions
  • Measure and rinse two cups of basmati rice under cool running water until water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Strain well and add rice and salt to Instant Pot.
  • Using the same measuring cup as the rice, measure two cups of cool water and add to pot. Secure lid and fasten shut.
  • Select Pressure Cook and adjust time to 5 MINUTES.
  • Allow 10 minutes of Natural Release after cooking, then flip the steam valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Fluff rice with a fork or rice spatula, and enjoy!
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