Failproof Long Grain Rice in the Instant Pot

This failproof long grain rice in the Instant Pot is a great recipe to have on hand! Perfect for an easy side dish or weekly meal prep, turns out great every time. I love cooking rice in the Instant Pot because clean up is so easy and you don’t have to worry about rice sticking to a pot or water boiling over on the stove top.

This recipe calls for the addition of salt and butter but you can flavor however you want. Adding bay leaves or star anise to the rice while cooking can add additional flavor. Check out my other Instant Pot Recipes for more inspiration!

Rice is such a versatile side that can make any dish into a filling, complete meal. I like to use my Instant Pot rice in dishes like this Honey Lime Marinated Chicken Burrito Bowls or Copycat Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken!

Highlights of the Instant Pot Rice

• Easy Instant Pot recipe: the instant pot does pretty much all the work for this recipe, no standing over the stove or messing with rice boiling over. Even better you only have to wash one pot and you can keep your stove top clear!
• Dump and go: this long grain rice Instant Pot recipe couldn’t be any easier! Dump the rinsed rice, butter, salt, and water into the base of the Instant Pot, secure the lid and pressure cook for 12-15 minutes and you have a delicious, fluffy rice in no time!
• Great kitchen staple: rice is a budget friendly and simple side dish. Perfect to serve with taco bowls, Teriyaki Chicken, steak, or Meatballs! Store cooked rice in the fridge and reheat for a quick side dish during the week.
• Light and fluffy: cooking this long white rice in the Instant Pot creates the lightest, most fluffy rice each time. I love that I can just set it and forget it, I’m not tempted to open it during cooking and let the steam escape!

Now that I cook rice in the instant pot, I will never go back to cooking rice on the stove top! It was always a battle to grab a large enough pot so nothing boiled over and the get just the right heat so rice didn’t burn to the bottom of the pan. Not any more!

This recipe only works for long grain rice such as Jasmine rice or Basmati. Other types of rice like black rice or brown rice will not work for this exact method. Check out my post on Perfect Brown Rice or Perfect Steamed White Rice if you are using a different type of rice.

Ingredient List & Substitutions

• Long grain rice: like Jasmine or Basmati rice, as noted above, this method will not work on other types of rice – just long grain.
• Kosher salt: any type of salt will work, I like Celtic salt or Himalayan salt the best.
• Butter: I prefer unsalted butter so I can control the salt better, but salted butter will work.
• Water: chicken broth, bone broth, or vegetable stock can work in substitute of water, they add a little additional flavor, Note, this can change the color of the cooked rice.

How to Make This Recipe

Let’s talk a little about how to make the long grain rice instant pot recipe (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Quick overview:

• Rinse rice and add to the pot with water, salt, and butter.
• Pressure cook until tender, fluff with a work and enjoy.

1. Add rinsed rice to the base of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Top with water and season with salt and butter. Stir everything to combine.
2. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.

3. After the rice has cooked, allow the pressure to release naturally and remove the lid. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

Tools I used for this easy Instant Pot recipe:

• Instant Pot Pressure Cooker – A versatile counter top appliance perfect for quickly cooking this soup! My favorite electric pressure cooker. I use my Instant Pot for rice, quinoa, soup, stew, meatballs, and more!
• Glasslock Glass Food Storage Containers – the square containers are the perfect size for lunches or leftovers, stain proof, and they are dishwasher safe. I even use these to store leftover soup in the freezer.

More Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

If you’re anything like me, you rely heavily on your Instant Pot or pressure cooker to get you through busy night or hectic weekends. These delicious pressure cooker recipes are sure to make you love your Instant Pot even more!

• Delicious Instant Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken – tender pieces of chicken in a sweet, tangy honey bourbon sauce (great served with rice!)
• Instant Pot Turkey and Bean Chili – a hearty meat and bean chili.
• Easy Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs – great for an appetizer or main course!
• Instant Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe – just like your favorite buffalo chicken dip but in soup form!

Storage

If you have leftover rice it can be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. It is important to let your rice cool completely before storing so extra condensation doesn’t form and cause the rice to get mushy. You can also store cooled rice in a freezer safe zip top bag and store in the freezer for up to a month.

Use your leftover rice in veggie burgers, blackened chicken bowls, or serve along side a simple chicken breast!

Recipe FAQs

What is long grain rice?

Long grain rice, such as Jasmine rice and Basmati rice, is often between 3-5 times longer than short grain rice and is often thinner. When cooked it is light and fluffy. Rice is categorized into 3 categories, short-grain, medium-grain, and long-grain.

What is the water to rice ratio when cooking rice in the Instant Pot?

It is a 1:1 ratio of water to rice, when cooking rice in the Instant Pot. For every one cup of rice you need to add one cup of water.

How long does it take to cook rice in the Instant Pot:

For two cups of dry rice, it is going to take 10 minutes. If you are adjusting the recipe, the time may need adjusted as well. For example one cup of dry rice may only need 5-7 minutes to cook and 3 cups of rice may need closer to 15-20 minutes.

Do I need to rinse my dry rice before cooking?

Yes, always wash your rice before cooking if possible, this washes away any impurities and removes excess starch that can cause the rice to clump or get mushy. To wash rice, place it in a fine mesh strainer or sieve that the rice wont fall through and give it a good rinse in the sink.

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