Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice

PERFECT Instant Pot Basmati Rice Recipe- this recipe shows you how to make perfect basmati rice, every time, right in your instant pot! I make this rice in my instant pot at least about once per week because I’m completely obsessed. Sometimes I venture away from basmati rice but mostly….it’s basmati!

Author: Food with Feeling

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 338 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup - Basmati rice
  • 1 ½ cups - water
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the rinsed rice and water into the instant pot, close the lid, and set the instant pot valve to seal.
  2. Set it to manual HIGH pressure for 8 minutes and wait. It'll take the Instant Pot a while to pressurize before the 8 minute countdown begins.
  3. Once done, quick release the pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Energy: 338 kcal | Total Fat: 1 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 74 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 7 g | Sodium: 982 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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