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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Garlic Rice

    Published: Aug 16, 2021 · Modified: Aug 16, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Instant Pot Garlic Rice

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    Garlic Rice in a blue bowl with blue chopsticks on the edge and title graphic across the top.

    Caramelized garlic and onions create an amazing rice recipe right in your Instant Pot. The sweet rich flavor compliments any meal, anytime of day!

    For even more delicious pressure cooker recipes, check out the Instant Pot Recipes page.

    Garlic Rice in a blue bowl with blue chopsticks on the edge.

    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.

    Instant Pot Garlic Rice served with Filipino Chicken Adobo topped with green onions.

    What you will need:

    Minced garlic, sliced onion, olive oil, water, and rice in bowls.

    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".

    Instant Pot set to Saute 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.

    Minced garlic and sliced onion cooking in oil inside a pressure cooker liner.

    Allow to cook, stirring occasionally until the are caramelized, about 30 minutes.

    Caramelized onions and garlic in a pot.

    Add the rice and stir to combine with the garlic and onions.

    Rice stirred into the caramelized garlic and onions with a wooden spoon.

    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!!

    Water stirred into the rice, onion, and garlic mixture.

    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.

    Instant Pot set to Pressure Cook 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.

    Cooked rice in a pot.

    Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

    Garlic Rice in a blue bowl with blue chopsticks on the edge.

    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

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    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

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Garlic Rice in a blue bowl with blue chopsticks on the edge.

    Instant Pot Garlic Rice

    Caramelized garlic and onions create an amazing rice recipe right in your Instant Pot. The sweet rich flavor compliments any meal of the day!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Keyword: garlic rice recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 33 minutes
    Pressure Release: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 53 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    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
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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