6 Instant Pot Rice Recipes

About This Recipe

Looking for a fun way to spice up white rice? Try one of these instant pot rice recipes! From plain to coconut, curry, saffron, pesto, and Mexican, these instant pot white rice recipes are easy to make and perfect for any meal. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice ((I used jasmine))
• 1 cup water
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup pesto
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup white rice
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/4 cup canned green chilis
• 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Rinse your rice. Place rice in a nut milk bag or in a fine mesh strainer and rinse until water runs clear, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Add all your ingredients. Add your white rice, water, and salt, and any other flavor additions depending on what variety you are making in your instant pot. Stir well to combine.
3. Pressure cook your rice. Close the instant pot lid and set the valve to seal. Place on the manual setting on high pressure and set to 3 minutes. Once done, let the pressure naturally release for 8-10* minutes. Manually release the remaining pressure.
4. Enjoy! Fluff rice with a fork and enjoy.
5. Steep your saffron. Add saffron threads to a small bowl and break up with the back of a spoon (I just used the back of my 1/2 teaspoon). Heat up 1/4 water in a separate bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Pour hot water over saffron threads and let steep for 10 minutes.
6. Add all your ingredients. Add your white rice, saffron water, remaining 3/4 cup water, and salt to your instant pot. Stir well to combine.