Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Garlic rice cooked in the instant pot! this easy and quick instant pot garlic rice is fluffy, flavorful and ready under 15 minutes, and an easier way to make your rice tastes 10 times better.
You can serve this versatile side dish as you wish, it goes with anything. Serve it with my latest curry recipe keema curry.
If you looking for a delicious rice side dish to serve with your mains on any day of the weeknight then this recipe is for you.
Adding garlic and other ingredients to your rice is a way to elevate and enhance the flavor of this simple yet tasty dish.
You can make this recipe with leftover rice. If you plan on having rice for more than two days, you can first cook plain boiled rice on the stove or in your instant pot and then turn it into garlic rice.
Why you will love this instant pot garlic rice recipe
Cooking this side dish in the instant pot is quick and you can have perfectly cooked rice from the kitchen to the table in less than 20 minutes. While the instant does take a couple of minutes to come to pressure, however the actual cooking time for cooking rice in the instant pot is 6 minutes and a pressure releasing time of 5 minutes. So when the instant pot is doing its thing, you can move on and prepare the many dishes that will accompany your side dish.
You only need a handful of ingredients to take a simple plain rice dish to a delicious new level
Pantry staples ingredients: Rice is a staple that is available in many homes and loved by many and oh, who doesn’t love garlic? Whether fresh or dried, garlic is a must-staple ingredient in every kitchen.
What you will need
To make this delicious and filling rice dish, you will need the following simple ingredients.
- Long-grain basmati rice: I used golden sella basmati rice, substitute with pure basmati rice, brown rice or jasmine rice. Make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Fresh garlic: for this recipe, it is best to use fresh garlic, you wouldn’t get the same flavor if you used garlic granules.
- Olive oil: this is used to saute the garlic, this can be substituted with butter.
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley
- Water: substitute with low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock. For the type of the rice used for this recipe, you will need a 1 1/2:1 water-to-rice ratio.
How to cook garlic in instant pot garlic
Wash the rice under cold water several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
Turn on your instant pot and press ‘Saute’ mode on low. Add olive oil to it, once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned. Keep an eye so that the garlic doesn’t burn.
Add the drained and washed rice to the pot and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
Add water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken stock and season with salt.
Close the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve then press ‘High pressure’ (manual) mode and set the timer for 6 minutes. Once the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid of your instant pot, add chopped parsley (if using) and fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then serve warm. Enjoy!
Stovetop garlic rice instructions
Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
Add olive oil to a saucepan or pot and heat it over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned.
Add the drained and washed rice to the pan and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
Stir in water and season with salt then bring to a boil.
Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
Fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
Variations
Make garlic butter rice: make this using my stovetop garlic butter rice recipe following the instant pot instructions above.
Garlic lemon rice: Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest to the rice while it is still hot for a delicious zing flavor.
Coconut garlic rice: substitute the broth or water for coconut milk (not coconut water) for that fragrant and creamy texture. Follow my instant pot coconut rice recipe to make this variation.
Spicy garlic rice: add a pinch of red chili flakes or as your heart desired to the oil when sautéing the garlic.
How to store and reheat rice
Leftover garlic rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
To reheat, simply microwave for 60 seconds to 2 minutes (depending on the quantity) or until pipping hot. Alternatively, you can also reheat the rice on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add about 2 tablespoons to a cup of cooked rice and warm until the rice is piping hot.
What to serve it with
Rice is such a versatile dish you can serve it with many different dishes.
Some of my favorites are curries, baked chicken, juicy chicken 101, grilled meats or even fish, like this blackened cod.
More rice recipes you should try next
Instant pot chicken thighs and rice
Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 Tablespoons garlic finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
How to cook garlic in Instant pot garlic
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
- Turn on your instant pot and press ‘Saute’ mode on low. Add olive oil to it, once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned. Keep an eye so that the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add the drained and washed rice to the pot and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
- Add water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken stock and season with salt.
- Close the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve then press ‘High pressure’ (manual) mode and set the timer for 6 minutes. Once the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid of your instant pot and fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then serve warm. Enjoy!
Stovetop garlic rice instructions
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
- Add olive oil to a saucepan or pot and heat it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned.
- Add the drained and washed rice to the pan and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
- Stir in water and season with salt then bring to a boil.
- Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
- Fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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And there you have it, a simple and delicious instant pot rice recipe you can make at home in 20 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
