Instant Pot Basmati Rice

There seem to be a lot of discussion on how to cook perfect Basmati rice, not mushy, burnt or uncooked rice. This method will give you perfect Basmati rice.

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

6 quart Instant Pot

*if using a 8 quart, put the rice and water in a metal bowl, set it on a trivet and add 1 cup water to the bottom of the IP, add 1 minute to cook time (7minutes)

1 cup Basmati rice
1 cup water(if rinsing, less 3 tablespoons)

Method

Measure the rice and set aside.

Measure the water and add to the Instant Pot
*equal parts of rice and water if not rinsing, if rinsing less 3 tablespoons water.

Rinse the rice until water runs clear

Add the wet rice to the IP.

Lock on the lid, set the steam release valve to sealed position.
 (the rice button is more for Jasmine rice)
Set timer to high Pressure for 6 minutes, when finished Natural Release for 10 minutes. 

This produced a delicious al dente rice!

* you can add salt and pepper prior to cooking (no change in time)


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