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15-Min Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Yield: 5 servings
Cook: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
Cooking basmati rice in an Instant Pot is a game-changer, delivering perfectly fluffy and aromatic rice in just a fraction of the time. Rinse the rice well to remove excess starch, then cook it with the perfect liquid-to-rice ratio for a quick, no-fuss result. The Instant Pot's pressure-cooking function preserves the delicate flavor and texture of basmati, making it a perfect base for curries, stews, or as a side dish for any meal
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups long grain basmati rice, 420g
  • 4 tablespoons oil, any kind
  • 2 1/2 cups hot broth or hot water, 620 ml
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust if using salted broth

Instructions
 

  • Strainer with rice in it over a glass bowl on a white tiled background.
    Start by washing and rinsing the basmati rice well several times in water until the water is clear. It's important to wash off as much of the starch as possible to ensure separate, fluffy grains of rice. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
  • Closed instant pot on a white tiled background.
    In the instant pot on sauté mode, heat up the oil until hot. Add in the rice and carefully stir to coat the grains with the oil for 30 seconds. Be careful not to break the grains. Ensure that no rice is stuck to the bottom of the pan, and add in the broth and salt. Adjust the salt if your broth is salty to begin with. Cover and set to pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Cooked rice in the insant pot with the lid on halfway on a white tiled background.
    Once the 5 minutes is done, allow the instant pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes. Manually release the pressure after that. Carefully uncover and gently fluff up the rice grains with a spoon. It will feel moist. Place the cover back on halfway and allow it to sit for another 5 minutes so the rice grains dry up.
  • Rice on a white plate with a spoon on a yellow tea towel.
    Serve with your favourite dish.

Notes

  • You want to use a good long grain basmati rice. Most basmati rice is aged which gives it a deeper flavour profile.
  • If you are using a broth that is already salted, omit the additional salt. Always test the water to check if it is salty enough.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how much rice you need.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 469mg, Potassium: 85mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.1g, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg
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