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16 minutes6 servingscook 15 min

Basic Basmati Rice

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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6 Servings

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16 Minutes

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Easy

Basic Basmati Rice
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 1 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 16 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Pot Pro, Instant Pot Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid, Pressure Cook

Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tsp salt
For perfectly fluffy basmati rice, every single time

INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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