Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe (Pressure Cooker Method)

cooked black rice in a bowl in front of an instant pot

Instant Pot Black Rice Recipe (Pressure Cooker Method)

Learn how to cook black rice in an instant pot with my easy foolproof method. Packed with numerous health benefits, this delicious grain is going to be your next favorite side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 17

Coming to pressure & release pressure 12

Total Time 31

Servings cups

Calories 228kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

1 cup black rice aka forbidden rice
1 cup water chicken stock or vegetable broth
Pinch of salt optional

Instructions

Rinse forbidden rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear.
Transfer it to the Instant pot, pour in the liquid, and a pinch of salt, if using.
Secure the lid. Move the steam release valve to Sealing position.
Select Manual/Pressure Cook to cook on high pressure for 17 minutes.
When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 8-10 minutes, then move the steam release valve to Venting position to release any remaining pressure.
Carefully open the lid. Fluff it with a fork and serve.

Notes

The nutritional values below are for 1 cup cooked black rice.
The active cooking time will vary based on the type of wild rice you are cooking. If you are using:
- Chinese black rice/Forbidden rice: It will take about 17 minutes cook time.
- Black glutinous rice in pressure cooker: It will take about 20 minutes.
- Black Japonica rice in Instant Pot or pressure cooker: It will take about 20 minutes.
  However, keep in mind that it typically takes 5-7 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure first. Then you will cook the rice as listed above (from 17-20 minutes). After, it takes about 10 minutes for the pressure to release. So, most black rice dishes come together in an Instant Pot in about 30-33 minutes total.
Storage: You can store leftover rice for up to three days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Reheating: Reheating black rice is simple. You can put it in a bowl in the microwave or heat it gently in a saucepan on the stovetop. You may have to add in a few tablespoons of water if it is too dry.

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