Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess debris and starches.

Step 2

Add the rinsed and drained wet rice to the Instant Pot along with two cups of water and 4 bay leaves and stir to combine.

Step 3

Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and cook at manually high custom pressure for 5 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to seal (not vent) or it will not come to pressure.

Step 4

Allow pressure to naturally release for 8 minutes after cooking, then remove remaining pressure by switching valve from "seal" to "vent."

Step 5

Remove the steamed bay leaves, then thoroughly fluff rice with a fork.

Step 6

Add in the oil, lemon juice, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and kosher salt to taste and fluff thoroughly again with a fork to combine. I recommend adding half the amount of lemon and lime juice and tasting first as this flavor can be overpowering.

Step 7

Serve immediately or allow to cool completely to refrigerate/freeze for meal prep.

Step 8

Thoroughly rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess debris and starches.

Step 9

Add the rinsed and drained wet rice to the rice cooker along with 2.5 cups of water and 4 bay leaves and stir to combine.

Step 10

Secure the lid and cook using the "white rice" setting.

Step 11

Once fully cooked, remove the steamed bay leaves, then thoroughly fluff rice with a fork.

Step 12

Add in the oil, lemon juice, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and kosher salt to taste and fluff thoroughly again with a fork to combine. I recommend adding half the amount of lemon and lime juice and tasting first as this flavor can be overpowering.

Step 13

Serve immediately or allow to cool completely to refrigerate/freeze for meal prep.

Step 14

Refrigeration: This rice can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. It will last longer stored in glass.

Step 15

Freezing: Freeze in freezer ziplocks, mason jars, or reusable stasher bags for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or by microwaving until heated through completely.