Perfectly Cooked Red Rice in Instant Pot
If you're looking for a delicious and convenient way to prepare red rice, this Instant Pot recipe is the perfect solution. With its easy-to-follow instructions and perfectly cooked grains, this recipe is a great addition to any meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 190kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup red rice
- 1½ cups water
Instructions
- Wash the red rice thoroughly in cold water.
- Drain all the water and add it to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Add 1½ cups of water and give it a good mix.
- Secure the IP lid and set it to Pressure cook mode (high) for 20 minutes.
- Do a natural release of pressure (this may take 15-18 minutes).
- Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice.
- Serve warm with curry of your choice.
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Notes
I used one measuring cup of uncooked rice, which gave me approximately 4 cups of cooked rice. This recipe can be doubled, tripled, or halved as needed.
Before cooking, rinse the rice grains thoroughly under running water to remove any debris or dust. This helps to prevent from getting sticky or starchy grains.
You can add ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning. However, traditionally, when making plain steamed rice, seasoning is not added. Similarly, traditionally rice is cooked using plain water, however, to add more flavor, you can replace it with vegetable broth or chicken broth.
Do not do a quick release of pressure. This dish needs a natural release of pressure. Quick pressure release can make the rice clumpy and sticky.
See the tips section for more useful tips to make this rice dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg