Instant Pot Yellow Rice Recipe
Instant Pot yellow rice gives you a flavor packed rice side dish that only needs 2 minutes of active prep time. With the help of your pressure cooker, this easy yellow rice recipe will turn out perfectly each and every time!
One of my favorite uses for the Instant Pot is definitely making rice.
It consistently turns out perfectly cooked, fluffy rice.
Plus it lets me make flavorful rice dishes like this Instant Pot yellow rice recipe with ease even on the busiest days.
What is yellow rice?
Yellow rice is traditional in some cuisines including west Asian, south African, Moroccan, Peruvian, and Caribbean.
It’s made from white rice cooked with seasonings like turmeric that give the rice its beautiful yellow color and earthy taste.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Rice– Jasmine rice or another long grain rice like basmati rice.
- Broth– Chicken broth. Vegetarian? Substitute vegetable broth.
- Butter
- Spices– Turmeric, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and a bay leaf
How to Make
This Instant Pot yellow rice is a quick dump and go recipe!
Just stir all the ingredients together in the liner of your Instant Pot.
Secure the lid on the Pot and make sure the vent valve is sealed.
Pressure cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
When the Pot beeps, let it sit undisturbed to do a natural release for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, carefully open the vent valve to release any of the remaining steam.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve and enjoy!
What to Serve Yellow Rice with
Yellow rice makes an earthy side dish or base for so many meals!
We like it with:
- grilled chicken
- salmon
- jerk chicken or shrimp
- with falafel
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave, adding more butter or broth if the rice has dried out.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, you may want to use a reduced sodium broth.
- Don’t skip the natural release. The rice won’t be done enough without it.
- Use only a scant amount of cinnamon. It won’t give the rice a sweet flavor but rather just a touch of warm earthiness.
Other Rice Recipes
Instant Pot yellow rice makes a delicious addition to so many meals!
Make this effortless side dish and enjoy!
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Try these:
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Instant Pot Yellow Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- scant 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 whole bay leaf
Instructions
- Place the liner in your Instant Pot then add all of the ingredients to it, stir to evenly combine.2 cups jasmine rice, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 4 tbsp butter, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, scant 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 whole bay leaf
- Close the lid and set the vent valve to the 'sealed' position.
- Pressure cook (manual) on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes. When done let the pot sit undisturbed for a 10 minute natural release, then carefully open the vent valve to release the remaining trapped steam.
- Remove the lid, fluff with a work, remove the bay leaf, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, you may want to use a reduced sodium broth.
- Don't skip the natural release. The rice won't be done enough without it.
- Use only a scant amount of cinnamon. It won't give the rice a sweet flavor but rather just a touch of warm earthiness.
