Instant Pot Yellow Rice is the quintessential side dish for your favorite Mediterranean and Middle Eastern meals. It is easy to prepare, which makes it the perfect side dish on busy nights!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time3 minutesmins
Pressure Release10 minutesmins
Total Time8 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: side dish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean,
Start by rinsing your rice with cold water until it runs clear.
Pour it into the liner of your pressure cooker, then add the chicken stock, bay leaf, and turmeric. Stir to make sure the rice is evenly distributed.
Secure the lid and make sure the pressure knob is int the “Sealing” position. Press the “Manual” button and adjust the time to 3 minutes using the + and – buttons.
When your pressure cooker beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, add the butter, if using, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Notes
The original version has no chunks of garlic or onion, so I did not add any. I did try a batch with garlic and onion powders, but I found the flavors to be distracting…so they had to go.
To make a vegetarian/vegan Yellow Rice, substitute vegetable stock and use a vegan butter substitute or omit the butter completely.
I added chopped Italian parsley as a garnish, but adding a 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro or parsley would add another layer of flavor.
This recipe was made using a 6 quart Instant Pot. {affiliate link} I do not own a 3 qt or 8 qt, therefore I do not know what adjustments need to be made.