Step 1

Pour the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it well to help remove some of the surface starch. (This helps prevent a "gummy" rice texture later.)

Step 2

Pour the rinsed rice into the bottom of the Instant Pot and add in 1 cup of water. Stir well, then secure the lid. Move the steam release valve to "Sealing."

Step 3

Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button (this will vary by machine) and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes. It will take 7-10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure, so the machine will just read "On" until then.

Step 4

When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. When the screen reads LO:10, move the steam release valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure. When the floating valve in the lid drops, it's safe to open the lid.

Step 5

Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm. Leftover rice can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.