Garlic rice cooked in the instant pot! this easy and quick instant pot garlic rice is fluffy, flavorful and ready under 15 minutes, and an easier way to make your rice tastes 10 times better.
If you looking for a delicious rice side dish to serve with your mains on any day of the weeknight then this recipe is for you.
Adding garlic and other ingredients to your rice is a way to elevate and enhance the flavor of this simple yet tasty dish.
You can make this recipe with leftover rice. If you plan on having rice for more than two days, you can first cook plain boiled rice on the stove or in your instant pot and then turn it into garlic rice.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 Tablespoons garlic finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons parsley finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
How to cook garlic in Instant pot garlic
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
- Turn on your instant pot and press ‘Saute’ mode on low. Add olive oil to it, once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned. Keep an eye so that the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add the drained and washed rice to the pot and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
- Add water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken stock and season with salt.
- Close the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve then press ‘High pressure’ (manual) mode and set the timer for 6 minutes. Once the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid of your instant pot and fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then serve warm. Enjoy!
Stovetop garlic rice instructions
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside
- Add olive oil to a saucepan or pot and heat it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add chopped garlic to it and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is lightly browned.
- Add the drained and washed rice to the pan and saute for about 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally
- Stir in water and season with salt then bring to a boil.
- Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
- Fluff up the rice with a fork or spatula then remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
