Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Garlic rice prepared in the instant pot! This simple and swift instant pot garlic rice is light, tasty, and ready in under 15 minutes, offering an easier approach to enhance your rice to make it taste a hundred times better.
You can present this adaptable side dish however you prefer; it pairs well with anything. Enjoy it alongside my newest curry recipe, keema curry.
If you are searching for a scrumptious rice side dish to accompany your main courses during any weeknight, then this recipe is just for you.
Incorporating garlic and other elements into your rice is a wonderful method to elevate and intensify the flavors of this straightforward yet delicious dish.
You can utilize this recipe with leftover rice. If you intend to have rice for over two days, you may first prepare plain boiled rice on the stove or in your instant pot, then transform it into garlic rice.
Reasons to adore this instant pot garlic rice recipe
Making this side dish in the instant pot is speedy, and you can have flawlessly cooked rice from the kitchen to the dining table in less than 20 minutes. While the instant pot does require a few moments to build pressure, the actual cooking duration for rice is 6 minutes with a pressure release time of 5 minutes. Thus, while the instant pot operates, you can proceed to prepare the various accompaniments to your side dish.
Only a few ingredients are necessary to transform a basic rice dish into a delectable experience.
Basic pantry essentials: Rice is a fundamental ingredient found in many households, adored by many, and who doesn’t enjoy garlic? Whether fresh or dried, garlic is a vital ingredient in every kitchen.
Things you will require
To prepare this delectable and satisfying rice dish, gather the following essential ingredients.
- Long-grain basmati rice: I used golden sella basmati rice, but you can swap it with pure basmati rice, brown rice, or jasmine rice. Be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Fresh garlic: For this recipe, using fresh garlic yields the best flavor; garlic granules won’t provide the same taste.
- Olive oil: This is utilized to sauté the garlic; it can be replaced with butter.
- Salt according to taste
- Fresh parsley
- Water: Replace with low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth. For the type of rice used in this recipe, you will require a 1 1/2:1 water-to-rice ratio.
How to prepare garlic in instant pot garlic
Rinse the rice under cool water several times until the water appears clear. Drain and set aside.
Activate your instant pot and select ‘Sauté’ mode on low. Add olive oil, and once it’s heated, introduce the chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned. Monitor closely to avoid burning the garlic.
Introduce the washed and drained rice to the pot and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken broth and season with salt.
Close the instant pot lid, seal the valve, then select ‘High pressure’ (manual) mode and set the timer for 6 minutes. After the cooking cycle concludes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
Open your instant pot, add chopped parsley (if desired), and fluff the rice with a fork or spatula, then serve hot. Enjoy!
Instructions for stovetop garlic rice
Rinse the rice multiple times until the water is clear. Drain and set aside.
Pour olive oil into a saucepan or pot and heat it over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until the garlic turns lightly brown.
Add the washed and drained rice to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate water and season with salt, then bring to a boil.
After the water begins boiling, lower the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook for approximately 12-15 minutes or until all water is absorbed and the rice is thoroughly cooked.
Fluff the rice with a fork or spatula, then remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Variations
Create garlic butter rice: Prepare this using my stovetop garlic butter rice recipe while following the instant pot instructions above.
Garlic lemon rice: Incorporate freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest into the rice while still hot for a delightful zing.
Coconut garlic rice: Substitute the broth or water with coconut milk (not coconut water) for a fragrant and creamy consistency. Follow my instant pot coconut rice recipe to create this variation.
Spicy garlic rice: Add a dash of red chili flakes or to your liking to the oil while sautéing the garlic.
Storing and reheating rice
Leftover garlic rice can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a sealed container.
To reheat, simply microwave for 60 seconds to 2 minutes (depending on the amount) or until piping hot. Alternatively, you can also reheat the rice on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of water to a cup of cooked rice and warm until it reaches piping hot.
What to serve alongside
Rice is such a flexible dish that you can pair it with numerous different meals.
Some of my top picks are curries, baked
poultry, succulent chicken 101, grilled proteins or even seafood, such as this spiced cod.
Additional rice dishes you ought to sample next
Vegetable stir-fried rice
Instant pot saffron rice
Fried rice with eggs
Mushroom-infused rice
Chimichurri-infused rice
Instant pot beans with rice
Chicken thighs with rice in an instant pot
Holiday rice
Rice with spinach
Instant pot jambalaya
Poultry bog
Flavored rice
Cumin rice
Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Garlic rice prepared in the instant pot! This quick and simple instant pot rice is light, aromatic, and ready in less than 15 minutes, providing an effortless method to elevate your rice experience tenfold. This adaptable side can be paired with numerous dishes, as it complements virtually anything!
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to your liking
- 3
cups water
- 2 Tablespoons parsley finely diced
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How to prepare garlic in Instant Pot
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Rinse the rice multiple times until the water appears clear. Drain and set aside
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Activate your Instant Pot and select ‘Saute’ setting on low. Pour in olive oil, and when it’s hot, introduce chopped garlic and sauté briefly until lightly browned. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
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Add the drained and rinsed rice to the pot and sauté for approximately 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally
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Pour in water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken broth and season with salt.
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Secure the Instant Pot lid, seal the valve, then press ‘High Pressure’ (manual) mode and set the duration for 6 minutes. After the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then cautiously quick-release any leftover pressure.
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Remove the lid from your Instant Pot and fluff the rice with a fork or spatula, then serve warm. Enjoy!
Stovetop garlic rice preparation
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Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
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Add olive oil to a saucepan or pot and warm it over medium heat.
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Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, add chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds until lightly browned.
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Introduce the drained and rinsed rice to the pan and sauté for around 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally
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Add water and season with salt, then bring to a boil.
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When the water reaches a boil, lower the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
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Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
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Fluff the rice with a fork or spatula, then remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 10mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information: Kindly be aware that the nutrition label given is an approximation derived from an online nutritional calculator. It could differ depending on the particular ingredients and brands utilized. Under no conditions will thedinnerbite.com be liable for any loss or harm arising from your dependence on nutritional data.
Thus, here you have it, a straightforward and scrumptious instant pot rice recipe you can create at home in 20 minutes. As always, if you try this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Please rate the recipe 5 stars and share your thoughts in the comments below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Do subscribe to the blog if you haven’t yet for new recipes sent directly to your inbox
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