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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jan 1, 2017 2:05:10 GMT
So I got an instant pot and looked at the manual, did a test with water and then attempted to cook some rice. I used the usual ratio of double the amount of water to rice (1.5 C rice and 3 C water in this case). I pushed the rice button and let it cook. When it beeped I vented it, opened it and there sat a mushy gelatinous blob of rice. Eww. It was just gross not edible at all.
Did I do something wrong?
I really want to love the IP but this was a big fail.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Jan 1, 2017 2:12:04 GMT
It isn't 1:2 ratio with most rice in the instant pot. If you check the manual/recipe book, it gives you a list. I usually do basmati, and I think I do 1:1.5, 12 minutes with quick release (or rice button). You need less water as it doesn't escape. Here is a quick guide: Rice Guide You will have some fails- we all did. Try hard boiled eggs, or an easy soup for your next go, I promise you will love it! ETA: I don't know why I can't get it to link. Here is the URL. www.hippressurecooking.com/easy-pressure-cooker-steamed-rice/ |
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Post by elaine on Jan 1, 2017 2:28:42 GMT
Yes. only 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of rice.
And if you are using jasmine or basmati, it is crucial that you rinse your rice - 4-5 times - before cooking it to rinse off some of the starch.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jan 1, 2017 2:33:43 GMT
Thank you! I read the front of the manual but thought the rest was a repeat in dif languages.
I haven't googled any recipes yet or checked out our thread here but I might do that tomorrow.
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Post by shescrafty on Jan 1, 2017 2:34:21 GMT
I always make basmati rice and do 1.5 liquid for every 1c of rice. I don't use the rice setting-I do 3 minutes manual with 10 minutes sitting after the 3 minutes. Perfect every time. I also never rinse it.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 1, 2017 2:38:35 GMT
I always make basmati rice and do 1.5 liquid for every 1c of rice. I don't use the rice setting-I do 3 minutes manual with 10 minutes sitting after the 3 minutes. Perfect every time. I also never rinse it.  Although...I want to try rinsing just to say I did. I'm curious to see what the difference is since my rice is excellent without rinsing. |
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jan 1, 2017 2:46:30 GMT
So I got an instant pot and looked at the manual, did a test with water and then attempted to cook some rice. I used the usual ratio of double the amount of water to rice (1.5 C rice and 3 C water in this case). I pushed the rice button and let it cook. When it beeped I vented it, opened it and there sat a mushy gelatinous blob of rice. Eww. It was just gross not edible at all. Did I do something wrong? I really want to love the IP but this was a big fail. Don't do the quick release. |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jan 1, 2017 3:44:37 GMT
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Post by sunnyd on Jan 1, 2017 4:07:50 GMT
it is crucial that you rinse your rice What is the best technique for rinsing rice? TIA! |
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Post by ~Tracy~ on Jan 1, 2017 4:09:52 GMT
Jasmine rice is a 1:1 ratio. Sometimes I rinse and sometimes I don't. (I can't really tell the difference.) It's perfect every time!
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jan 1, 2017 6:39:19 GMT
I make jasmine rice, rinsed, 1:1, 1 minute high pressure, 10 minute natural release and it's perfect every time.
Keep in mind that the 1:2 ratio for conventional cooking is becaues a lot of the water evaporates; there's no evaporation with a pressure cooker.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jan 1, 2017 6:41:55 GMT
it is crucial that you rinse your rice What is the best technique for rinsing rice? TIA! Put the rice in a fine mesh sieve and run it under cold water for a minute or so (I do it until the water flowing down the sink is mostly clear of starch). |
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Post by Really Red on Jan 1, 2017 18:37:23 GMT
Holy moly! I agree with everyone else. I have done 1 1/4 c water to 1 c rice for brown rice and 1:1 for regular rice. Every time it is perfect. Absolutely perfect.
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Post by gale w on Jan 1, 2017 18:46:37 GMT
I might be mistaken, as I have not used the buttons much, but from what I understand you still need to set the time for the buttons. It's not automatic, right? I've only used the poultry button and I changed the minutes that came up.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jan 1, 2017 18:48:02 GMT
I might be mistaken, as I have not used the buttons much, but from what I understand you still need to set the time for the buttons. It's not automatic, right? I've only used the poultry button and I changed the minutes that came up. With the rice button you don't get to change the amount of time. It adjusts automatically. |
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Post by gale w on Jan 1, 2017 18:53:41 GMT
I might be mistaken, as I have not used the buttons much, but from what I understand you still need to set the time for the buttons. It's not automatic, right? I've only used the poultry button and I changed the minutes that came up. With the rice button you don't get to change the amount of time. It adjusts automatically. Good to know. I've only done rice using the manual button. |
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Post by johnnysmom on Jan 1, 2017 18:54:43 GMT
Huh....I think I've been doing it wrong all this time  I do Alton Brown (I think) perfect rice in the pressure cooker. A little butter with rice, saute until it starts to brown, add the water (slightly less than what the package says....I use basmati), rice button then NPR for 10min then QR the rest. Everyone eats it and no one has died yet  |
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Post by dazeepetals on Jan 1, 2017 19:32:48 GMT
Just so you know, brown rice takes longer.
We cook short grain brown rice often. 1 cup rinsed rice with 1.25 cups water. 22 min manual with NPR. Comes out perfect every time.
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Post by dazeepetals on Jan 1, 2017 19:37:48 GMT
If we cook white rice (rare), here is my perfected cooked times and ratios.
Jasmine Rice 1:1 ratio, 4 min NPR
Basmati Rice 1:1.5 ratio, 4 min NPR
ANY brown rice 1:1.25 ratio, 22 min NPR
I always rinse my rice to remove any crap that may be on them. I also never use anything other than manual and occasionally saute (if doing so). I've been using mine for nearly a year on 2-3 time a week basis. I also have never cooked meat in mine, so I can't help you with that, but any veggies, soups, oatmeal, etc....I'm good!
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Post by gale w on Jan 1, 2017 19:41:23 GMT
Yeah I think the rice button is only for regular long grain white rice.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jan 1, 2017 20:58:33 GMT
My experience using quick release was the same as the OP's. When I do slow release it comes out perfect. |
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I do Alton Brown (I think) perfect rice in the pressure cooker. A little butter with rice, saute until it starts to brown, add the water (slightly less than what the package says....I use basmati), rice button then NPR for 10min then QR the rest. Everyone eats it and no one has died yet 