Step 1

Rinse the rice. Measure the rice into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for about a minute or until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine the rice, water, salt, and butter in the Instant Pot. Dump the rice into an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Note that the water amounts are different depending on the rice you’re using! Add the water and salt to the rice and stir to combine. Toss the butter in, and don’t worry if it floats.

Step 3

Pressure cook the rice on high. Lock the lid in place and set to cook under HIGH pressure for the following times: White rice: 5 minutes Brown rice: 10 minutesWild rice: 15 minutes The Instant Pot will take 8 to 10 minutes to come up to pressure.

Step 4

Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. When the cook time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Release any remaining pressure, fluff, and serve. Quick release any remaining pressure release. Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately.