Instant Pot Garlic Rice
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Last Updated on August 16, 2021 by Lisa Johnson
Caramelized garlic and onions create an amazing rice recipe right in your Instant Pot. The sweet rich flavor compliments any meal, anytime of day!
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This is the perfect rice dish to serve with Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo, the flavors combine beautifully!! You can also serve this rice for breakfast with fried or scrambled eggs.
What you will need:
You just need a few simple ingredients to create this flavor packed rice recipe.
- Lots of minced garlic and thinly sliced onion cooked long and slow in olive oil.
- Long-grain Jasmine rice
- Water
How to make Filipino Garlic Rice
Turn on pressure cooker and press the “Sauté” button until the display reads “Less”.
When the display reads HOT add the oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the oil.
Allow to cook, stirring occasionally until the are caramelized, about 30 minutes.
Add the rice and stir to combine with the garlic and onions.
Pour in the water and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon/turner to scrape the bottom of the pot. Any bits left behind will cause a BURN notice, so really scrape!!
Secure the lid and check to make sure the knob is in the “Sealing” position. Press the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” button and set the time for 3 minutes on High pressure.
When the pot beeps allow the pressure to release naturally for ten minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually and remove the lid.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Be very careful not to allow the garlic or onions to burn or they will taste bitter.
- I used water to allow the garlic to be the star of the dish. You can substitute chicken stock if you prefer.
- Store leftover rice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Tools used to create this recipe:
- 6 quart Instant Pot
- Chefs Knife & Cutting Board
- Garlic Rocker– super easy way to mince garlic.
- Wood Spatula/Turner
- Long-Grain Jasmine Rice
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More delicious Rice recipes
- Instant Pot Yellow Rice
- Classic Rice Pilaf
- Instant Pot Spanish Rice
- Instant Pot Fried Rice
- Authentic Mexican Rice
- Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf
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Enjoy!!
Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions half of a medium yellow onion
- 1 cup long-grain Jasmine rice rinsed and drained
- 1 cup filtered water
Instructions
- Turn on pressure cooker and press the "Sauté" button until the display reads "Less". When the display reads HOT add the oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the oil. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally until the are caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to combine with the garlic and onions.
- Pour in the water and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon/turner to scrape the bottom of the pot. Any bits left behind will cause a BURN notice, so really scrape!!
- Secure the lid and check to make sure the knob is in the "Sealing" position. Press the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" button and set the time for 3 minutes on High pressure.
- When the pot beeps allow the pressure to release naturally for ten minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually and remove the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Be very careful not to allow the garlic or onions to burn or they will taste bitter.
- I used water to allow the garlic to be the star of the dish. You can substitute chicken stock if you prefer.
- Store leftover rice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
