How long do you cook yellow rice in a pressure cooker?

If you are using jasmine rice for this recipe, cook for 4 minutes with an 8-10 minute natural pressure release. For white rice or basmati, cook for 4 minutes with a quick pressure release. If you like your white rice (not jasmine) to be firmer, cook for 2 minutes, with a quick pressure release.

What is yellow rice made of?

Yellow rice contains turmeric. That’s the ingredient that gives the rice that vibrant yellow color! Turmeric is an amazing spice that actually has many health benefits, like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties . It also has great flavor. It’s a wonderful spice to cook with and to have on hand in your pantry.

Does yellow rice have a flavor?

This yellow rice recipe has the flavor of turmeric, salt, pepper, onions, and garlic. This rice is packed with delicious flavor for every bite!

Can you cook boxed rice in a rice cooker?

Certainly, but why spend money on artificial flavors and food coloring when making it yourself is so easy! Once you have turmeric in your spice cabinet, you can make yellow rice with any type of rice you have in the pantry, anytime you want!

Best Easy Instant Pot Yellow Rice (Made from scratch + Video)

Instant Pot Yellow Rice

Learn how to cook this quick and easy yellow rice recipe in an Instant pot or pressure cooker. Use simple ingredients for the absolute best yellow rice!

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This simple yellow rice comes together super fast in the Instant Pot. It’s delicious and versatile – serve it as a side with anything from tacos to salad or make it a meal on its own by adding chicken and veggies. However you serve it, your family will love it!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup white rice (160g)
1 ½ cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock, how to make homemade chicken stock) (630g)
1 Tbsp butter (14g)
1 Tbsp olive oil (14g)
1 Tbsp onion powder (7g)
2 tsp turmeric (3g)
1 tsp garlic powder (3g)
1 tsp thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the rice under running water for 1 full minute.
Put all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and stir.
Secure the lid and turn the knob to “sealing.”
Cook on high pressure and release the pressure using the quick release. (If you are using Jasmine rice for this recipe, we cook for 4 minutes with an 8-10 minute natural pressure release. For white rice or Basmati, we recommend 4 minutes with a quick pressure release. If you like your white rice (not Jasmine) to be firmer, cook for 2 minutes, quick pressure release).
Fluff the rice with a large fork and serve warm.

Notes

Use a fork to fluff the rice, spatulas make the rice gummy.
I like to use Jasmine rice for this recipe.
This recipe makes 2 cups of rice.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/instant-pot-yellow-rice/