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    Home » In the kitchen » Multi Cooker Rice (Instant Pot)

    Multi Cooker Rice (Instant Pot)

    Published: Jun 15, 2020 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    How to cook rice in your multi cooker or instant pot. Hands off, quick and perfect rice every time!

    White rice in a bowl with Crock Pot Multi cooker

    Out of all the things I use my multi cooker for, rice is one of my favourites (right up there with the best soup recipe!) Back in the day I had a rice cooker that I could never get the hang of so I stuck with my tried and true way of cooking it on the stove.

    Once I got my multi cooker, I thought I'd give rice another try and I'm SO happy I did! Perfect rice everytime that can be put on and ignored.

    No more gluggy overcooked rice, no more boiling the pot dry, just the perfect rice to go along side your dinner.

    The trick to cooking perfect rice in the multi cooker or instant pot is rinsing the rice first. This is essential! It removes some of the starch from the rice which is what makes it go gluggy. I just place the rice in a sieve and rinse it under the tap for 30 seconds or so, then place the rinsed rice in the pot.

    White rice in a sieve

    Once you've rinsed the rice, add the water and a pinch of salt and you're away! Set the valve to the sealed position, use the rice/risotto setting set for 6 minutes on low pressure and it's done! Once cooked, the cooker will keep the rice warm until you are ready to eat which is one of my favorite things about it.

    White rice and water in the pot of a multi cooker
    Cooked white rice in a multi cooker/instant pot

    Other multi cooker/instant pot recipes to try:

    • Multi cooker hard boiled eggs
    • Multi cooker shredded chipotle chicken
    • How to cook a whole pumpkin in the multi cooker
    • Multi cooker stewed apples

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    White rice in a bowl with Crock Pot Multi cooker

    Multi Cooker Rice

    How to cook rice in your multi cooker or instant pot. Hands off, quick and perfect rice every time!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Laura

    Equipment

    • Multi Cooker/Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup uncooked white rice
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • Pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Pour the rice into a mesh strainer/sieve and rinse under the cold tap for a minute or so or until the water starts to run clear.
    • Add the rinsed rice, water and a pinch of salt in the multi cooker, close the lid, set the valve to sealed position and select "rice/risotto" setting.
    • Set the time for 6 minutes on low pressure and press start.
    • Once cooking time is finished, allow the pressure to naturally release. Stir and serve
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    Comments

    1. Jason says

      December 30, 2023 at 2:32 pm

      Hi! Does natural pressure release mean you just leave it alone? How long does it take? Does the cooker notify me somehow when the pressure is released?

      Thanks so much this is very helpful! Sorry I’m a rookie with this pressure cooker!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 05, 2024 at 2:01 pm

        Hi Jason, yes natural release means to leave it until you can open the lid with no resistance. It will take under 10 minutes for rice - usually around the 8 minute mark for me. And unfortunately it doesn't really notify you - if you are right next to it, it will usually make a small sound kind of like a sigh as it releases the last bit of pressure, but just keep trying it!

        Reply
    2. Stevo says

      December 10, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      Will it be OK without a strainer/sieve

      Reply
      • Laura says

        February 03, 2024 at 9:36 am

        Yes, I actually don't rinse my rice anymore and it turns out great!

        Reply
    3. Kaye says

      May 10, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I've moved to a house where I can't rely on the gas cooktop, so this method is such a life saver! And to boot, it's even easier! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Anne-Marie says

      April 29, 2023 at 7:18 pm

      The only way I cook rice now!!!
      Thanks for this advice.
      Love how it stays warm, set and forget!

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      April 10, 2023 at 10:58 am

      Hi! Does the cook time change if you double the amount?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        April 17, 2023 at 9:51 pm

        Hi! No, keep the same cook time!

        Reply
    6. Sandra says

      January 31, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      So if I have 3 cups of rice (white and jasmine) with 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth, how long should that be in the crockpot express? I know 1 cup is 6 minutes...is it no matter the amount, 6 minutes, or?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 03, 2023 at 2:38 pm

        Hi Sandra, yes stick with the 6 minutes for any quantity!

        Reply
    7. Lynda says

      September 20, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      Hi
      Can you cook 2 or 3 cups of rice this way?
      What would be the water amount please?
      And would the cooking time increase?

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 03, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Hi Lynda. You sure can, just keep the ratio the same so for 2 cups of rice, use 3 cups of water and so on! No need to adjust the cooking time either.

        Reply
    8. Michelle says

      October 17, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      Hi, have you tried brown rice? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:24 am

        Hi Michelle, I have cooked brown rice in the multi cooker once and I think I did 1 cup rice to 1 cup water and cooked for 20 minutes.

        Reply
    9. Lila says

      May 03, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      The crock pot that I have is putting the time automatically. For the rice, it gives 12 mnts not 6 mnts. So, what shall I do in that case. Shall I keep it 12 or i change the time to 6?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 12, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        Hi Lila, mine does that too, I just adjust it to 6 🙂 Laura

        Reply
        • Esther USA Tennessee says

          July 14, 2024 at 2:07 am

          Hello,
          I have a batch in the instant pot right now. I had 4-1/2 cups of homemade chicken broth that HAD TO be used or else chucked, so I tripled the recipe. My rice setting is 8 minutes and I can't lower it. I suppose once the button pops up, I'll start my phone timer to 6 minutes. 🤞
          I'm guessing that next time I could use the regular pressure cook option, and set to 6?? Thanks!

        • Laura says

          July 15, 2024 at 2:38 pm

          Hello! Yes, that's exactly what I would do, some of the preset functions can't be altered, so I would just use the manual or pressure cook setting!

    10. Niki says

      December 08, 2020 at 11:17 pm

      4 stars
      Thank you. Trying your method now. The pot I bought doesn't give quantities or say what the cooking times are, which makes the automatic settings pointless and annoying. Have managed most things ok but rice just cooks to mush.

      Reply
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