Previously, we showed you how WRONG it is to make rice directly in the InstantPot.
Further experimentation has show how WRONG it is to use the "Rice" setting on the InstantPot.
The InstantPot "rice" setting basically sets it to start boiling the water at a low heat, then it counts down 12 minutes on the Rice setting, then shuts off. At that point you can use the switch for rapid pressure release to open the InstantPot safely sooner and get at the rice.
But is there an easier way? Absolutely. And save electricity doing it too.
Of course everyone knows you can pre-soak rice. That's certainly one way to speed things up but what you don't even have to do that.
- Prepare the raw rice and water in the InstantPot. Either directly or using our pot-in-a-pot method for smaller portions of rice.
- Set the InstantPot to STEAM for 1 MINUTE.
- Yes, just one minute. We're actually not even going to wait for the countdown.
- The Keep Warm setting is not necessary. Your rice will stay hot for a long time well after it's cooked.
- At this point, you can just walk away and come back later but you can save some electricity by shutting off the power early.
- When the red float valve has popped up because of the internal steam and pressure, turn off the power. Now you have two options
- You can just wait for the pressure to naturally release before opening the lid safely.
- This is the low-maintenance option for busy people who want a fire-and-forget solution and come back to eat when they are ready.
- Even without any power, the rice will stay hot for a long time.
- Or you can wait at least 10 minutes and then manually release the steam to open the lid safely sooner.
- Your rice should still be properly cooked. We found 10 minutes to be the minimum time, and nothing's going to be ruined if you leave it in the InstantPot for much longer.
SPECIAL CAUTION: The bowl you used will be really hot for a long time! Be careful handling it!
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