Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice is great when you want to cook rice, right in the serving bowl or, if you want to cook rice, along with your main course, but in a separate vessel.
Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice
This Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice is wonderful when you just want to make a couple bowls of rice using the Pot in Pot Method.
These directions and method are also terrific for all your favorite Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker recipes that have a less than 10 minute cook time.
A great example would be Pressure Cooker Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli. What a time saver to make your main course and your rice at the same time!
Cast of Ingredients for Perfect Rice
White Rice, Jasmine, Basmati, all work well. Did you know that those little plastic looking cups that come with Rice Makers, most Pressure Cookers and Instant Pots are called “rice” cups and are specifically for measuring rice? They are not standard 8 oz measuring cups. They measure 6 oz of dry rice.
So, when I talk about “rice” cups, I am talking about a 6 oz rice cup. Think of it this way, so you don’t get confused.
A coffee cup can be any size, right? You would not use your favorite coffee cup to measure and assume it is a standard 8 oz dry or wet measuring cup. The coffee cup I use in the morning holds 10 oz of liquid. Okay, so, now you now. A “rice” cup is just that…a vessel for measuring rice.
Long Legged Stainless Steel Steamer Rack/Trivet
This is the Tall Legged Trivet I use for “Pot in Pot” Rice when cooking my rice with another recipe. The legs are almost three inches tall and fits over food I am cooking in the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
So, for example again, if you want to make rice at the same time that you cook Pressure Cooker Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli, you would use the Tall Legged Trivet and add the pan of rice, right on top. When using this Pot In Pot Method on top of your entrée, so not add the additional water, which you only use if you are just making rice in the pot.
It’s really simple. Rice, Salt and Pressure Cooker Bone Broth, or water! If you want more flavor to your rice, try my Pressure Cooker Ghee Rice for a toasted and buttery experience, or Pressure Cooker Thai Triple Coconut Rice. Both of those are really delicious.
Place rice in rinsing basket
Place your rice in a Salbree Steamer Basket and rinse under cool water, until the water runs clear.
I love to use Jasmine rice, but any white rice will be awesome in the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker.
Rinse the White/Jasmine Rice
I like to use a steamer basket when making Pressure Cooker Jasmine Rice, so that I can heat my Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker while the rice is draining.
Plus, this Salbree Steamer Basket does double duty. It’s great for cooking vegetables. It is great for cooking pasta, so that I can lift the basket right out of the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker.
No need for a separate plastic rice washer basket accessory!
Add Rice and Water to Rice Pan
If you make a double recipe of rice, make sure to use the Short Legged Stainless Steel Steaming Rack/Trivet, instead of the Stainless Steel Tall Legged Trivet.
I highly recommend either the set of Ekovana Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set The Pans are flat and make for very even cooking.
The Ekovana Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set set is works really well for PIP Potatoes, Vegetables, my Choco-Spice Layer Cake and more. They are also great for desserts like my Egg Cupcake Frittatas, Pressure Cooker Grandma’s Quick Egg Custard and more!
Add in the fresh water. If you want to use Broth or other flavorings, that is fine.
For perfect rice, use the measurements in the recipe. If you want a firmer rice, use a tad less water. If you want a softer rice, use a tad more water.
You will notice the water amount is less than if you cooked the rice directly in the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
That is because you need to take into account the condensation from the water below the trivet. You don’t want mushy rice. 🙂
Glass and Pyrex pans don’t work as well, as they need a longer cooking time.
Place Trivet into Pressure Cooker Cooking Pot
Place the Tall Legged Trivet into the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker cooking pot and place the pan of rice on top.
Making and Using a Foil Sling
To make it easy to get your Pot in Pot out of the Pressure Cooker cooking pot, please see my article on Making and Using a Foil Sling in the Pressure Cooker.
All it takes is some Aluminum Foil and a few minutes.
Stainless Steel Pot In Pot Retriever
If you are opposed to Aluminum Foil, try using this Pot in Pot Retriever, to remove your Pot in Pot from the Pressure Cooker.
It is easy, it is cheap and it works wonders. I use this sling every time I make this Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice
Raw Rice and Fresh Water on top of Trivet
Place the Pot in Pot Pan of rice on top of the Tall Legged Trivet and you are ready to cook.
Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice
It’s just that easy! Now you know how to make Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice. Check out my Pressure Cooker Chinese Take-Out Beef and Broccoli, Pressure Cooker Chinese Orange Pepper Chicken and my Pressure Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken , to name a few and make them a one pot meal, using this Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice method.
More Instant Pot Rice Recipes to Make:
- Instant Pot Chicken Biryani {Indian Chicken & Rice}
- Pressure Cooker Seasoned Vegetable Ghee Rice
- Pressure Cooker White Rice {Jasmine Basmati Calrose too!}
- Pressure Cooker Thai Triple Coconut Rice
- Pressure Cooker Rice Pudding (Instant Pot Rice Pudding)
The full and complete recipe is found below on the Recipe Card.
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker
- Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
- Salbree Steamer Basket
- Ekovana Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set
- Stainless Steel Tall/Short Trivet & Egg Cooker Set
- Retriever Tongs
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Here is the handy printable recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 "rice" cups (12 oz) Jasmine Rice (Jasmine, White, Basmati), 12 oz
- 1.5 cups (12 oz) Fresh Water or Broth
- Ekovana Stainless Steel Insert Pan
- Stainless Steel Long Legged Trivet
Other
- 1.5 cups water for Pressure Cooker cooking pot
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Add 1.5 cups of water to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
- Place Trivet in cooking pot.
- Add rice and 1.5 cups fresh water to your Pot in Pot Rice Pan.
- Place Pan on Trivet.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.
- Cook at High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release.
- Fluff rice and serve.
Notes
3 "rice" cups (18 oz) White Jasmine Rice
2 1/4 cups (18 oz) Fresh Water The water in the Pressure Cooker cooking pot is only used when you make the rice PIP by itself. When using this method on top of other recipes/entrees, follow that other recipe and place a trivet and your pan full of rice and water. If you want to make rice with your favorite Pressure Cooker recipe (assuming the cook time is 5-8 minutes with an NPR), just add the Tall Trivet and the pan of rice and you are good to go! For really short Pressure Cooker cook times you will need to add 1/8 cup more water and cover the rice after removing the pan from the Pressure Cooker and allow the rice to steam, while you are tending to your main course. The recipe/method will NOT work, if you have a long cook time, as the rice will become mushy. 🙂
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I always us this recipe and love it! What changes need to be made to the rice only pot in pot when using an 8 qt? Asking for a friend who has been getting burnt rice when cooking rice only in the 8 qt. I want to get her to try this recipe pot in pot. Does she need more than 1.5 cups water in 8 qt IP pot and keep rice recipe at 1.5 cups water 12 oz rice? Thank you!
Perfect rice! Easy clean up!
Thank you, Robin. Jill
What is the maximum amount of rice that can be cooked in the 6 quart instant pot?
Rice is my 3rd attempt to use this thing. First couple instant pot uses were hard to peel eggs and unevenly cooked lentils. Your post seemed doable, left me hopeful really. Followed directions to a T and have half cooked rice in a bowl of water. :(.
If you have had three out of three failures, then you might consider re-reading the manual in case you might have missed something important, like closing the valve, sealing the pot, etc. Jill
HI Kavya. I don’t know, as it always works for me. Jill
I take it the lid is not placed on the tiffin pan when cooking pot in pot? Mine is two level. One pan has holes and the other a tight lid. The one with the lid is deeper. I an having lots of difficulty finding out how to work with them. It seems I am missing some of the skills this takes!
Either way is fine. Sometimes people don’t want the food cooking underneath to get into the rice. It doesn’t always happen, but does sometimes, depending on liquid amount and fill level. Jill
I have pre-ordered your cookbook, does it have these pictures as well?
Hi Dollie. Thank you so much. The book does have some photos. Jill
My chicken recipe calls for 8 minutes on manual. Will that be too long for the pip rice?
Hi
Wondering if you can halve this recipe and only use 1 rice cup?
If so, how much water should be added to the pan with the rice ?
And lastly does cooking time still remain as 6 min with stated 10 min natural times release ?
2 cups produces a lot of rice for our little family.
Look forward to your response.
For pot in pot rice, you can halve the ingredients that go in to the rice pan. Cook time is the same. Jill
It’s taken me a few tries to get this right. I’ve finally achieved success! I just wanted to drop a line and say thank you for all of your pointers. Next up for me, perfecting Pressure Cooker cheesecake!
How long would you cook this rice if you have only a glass bowl ?
I use a glass Pyrex bowl, comes out perfect, even if you leave it in 18 min instead of 10. opps.
I’m going to try the pork chop recipe tonight. First sensible recipe I have found. Thanks
Jill, I just got stack n cook. So if I want to use that for pip I assume you don’t put lid on the rice pan?
Will this work with brown rice?
I haven’t made brown rice by itself yet, but researched when I used brown rice in Jambalaya. Brown rice definitely takes more pressure time. I used 22 min. HP and it came out great!
Can I use brown rice?
You are specific to a “T” … thank you for all hints, recipes, and purchase suggestions!!! I have been cooking an eight quart electric pressure cooker for two years … loving hubs bought us an IP from Williams Sonoma as a Christmas gift — will arrive in two weeks!!! The one reason I will be thrilled to have INSTANT POT? Ridding counters of a very large rice steamer, eight quart pressure cooker, Cuisinart Slow Cooker/Roaster …. yes!!!!Again thank you …
Thank you, Annie. Jill
When adding fresh water to the rice, surely you mean hot, boiling water,right?
Nope.
Strange. Then there has to be a difference in cooking times for different volumes of rice+water since there will be quite a lag for heating twice as much of cold water…
A bit puzzled. You use the rice cups to measure the rice but use standard measuring cups to measure the water? Also, for Cooking just rice would you still use the pip method? Or if using the pip method you would be cooking something else under the trivet—like the Chinese dishes you mentioned?
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Step 2 says Add 1.5 cups of water to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot. and then step 4 states Add rice and 1.5 cups fresh water to your Pot in Pot Rice Pan.. Do you still follow step 2 if there is another meal in there? Say beef and broccoli? Thx,
Hi Nicole. When making the PIP rice only, water is added to the cooking pot. If making it with another dish, then no extra water is added. Jill
Question about wire mesh basket: I got this but it has handles and will not fit in my 8 qt. Instant Pot. Sis you somehow remove the handles? If so, how? The basket with handles in the link is the same one I purchased.
Hi Sandy. The handles wiggle off. Jill
Jill, can you compare the rice made with this method (pot in pot) vs making rice directly in the instant pot? I have an Asian rice cooker and that makes great rice but I’m just curious…
Thank you for the awesome website. I love it!
So basically 2 rice cups of rice and 2 rice cups of water. Is that correct?
Does anyone know a minumum/max time for white rice pot in pot? I assume 50 minutes would be too long and 7 too short, but not sure about in between.
Still confused about cooking time. I would love to make PIP rice with your Chicken Picatta recipe.There is a vast difference in timing. 2 min vs 7 for the rice. Can I only use the PIP method when the timings are the same.
Can you use this method with brown rice, which usually has a longer cook time than white or jasmine rice?
Hi. Yes, add extra time and liquid in the pan for brown rice. Jill
I love all of your recipes! I purchased brown basmati rice. How long would I cook that, and how much water?
Jill, When I click the link for your Stainless Steel Tiffin Pan Set it takes me to an Amazon link for Tabakh Stainless Steel Masala Dabba/Spice Container Box with 7 Spoons – Clear Lid . This looks completely different from the pan in your recipe picks. I can’t get Amazon to show me a Tiffin Pan that looks anything like this. Can you verify please – is this “spice pan set” the pan you use for pot in pot cooking? Thanks, Janet
Hi Janet~
You went to the right place. This is the pan I now recommend, as it does double duty. The small pans are great for mini items.
Jill
Do you think this would work by just placing my standard trivet on top of the mushroom and pork chops? I don’t have the tall trivet yet but would love to try this?
The round 7in ss pan you recommend is not available. Any other 7in pan recommendations?
Hi Valerie~
I love the Tiffin, as it does double and triple duty. You can see it on my favorite accessories page. https://thisoldgal.com/favorite-pressure-cooker-accessories/
Jill
If making this with the salsa lime chicken, do you still add the 1.5 cups of water to the instant pot? Wouldn’t that weaken the salsa flavor?
Can brown rice be substituted and how would the time be adjusted?
Hi Sally~
Brown rice can be used. You will need to add more water to the pan of rice and cook for 15 minutes.
Jill
Jill, Do you think I could use my 7 inch cheesecake pan to cook the rice? I would rather use it if possible so I don’t have another pan to buy and store.
Yes, that is fine.
Jill
Hi Jill, I am purchasing the Tabakh set of pans today. I am wondering if you have other recipes that would take advantage of this unique set of dishes/pans? I really like to purchase things that serve multiple purposes.
Hi Christy~
The Choco-Spice Cake was cooked in the large pan. The small pans are good for egg cups, custard, so many other things.
Jill
Would the system work with just 6 oz (1 rice cup) of rice and 6 oz of water? 12 oz of rice would be way too much for us. I usually use 8 oz directly in the IP and that’s a bit too much.
Hi Gudrun~
No problem with making less.
Jill
Would this work for brown rice? I’ve never cooked any rice in the IP yet.
Wondering the same thing…
Tez was here
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I have a question about the mesh basket. Mine came today but we had to pop off the handles so it would fit inside my 8 qt Instant Pot. Now I am wondering when I use it what would be the safest method to get it OUT of the pot?
Hi Robin~
I use silicone gloves.
Jill
I purchased these pans and they are identical in height and diameter! They must have changed them since your purchase.
Is a 6 oz. rice cup literally 6 oz. of rice? I’m assuming that if I don’t have a rice cup I can measure 12 oz. of rice for this recipe. It looks fuller so I might be creating a disaster in about 6 minutes from now!
Hi Kim~
The rice cup holds approximately 6 oz of rice, so you are correct. Interesting about the pans. My bottom one is twice the height of the top one.
Jill
Thank you! Love your site with all the useful links. I’m a new Instant Pot owner and I have a lot of your recipes on my must make list.
I made this rice tonight. It turned out perfect! Thank you for this recipe and all the other recipes. Every one of your recipes I have made has turned out great.
Question for you, do you have a recipe for cooking quinoa in the instant pot?
Hi Joyce~
Glad it turned out so well for you. You can turn almost any recipe into a pot in pot, using this method.
I don’t have a quinoa up yet, but the rice recipe would work well for quinoa. Even less time would work.
Jill
Jill how can I find your eBay store?
Hi Cheryl~
How did you know I had an ebay store? My store name is selkatz. We are in the process of phasing it out by next year probably, which is why it is not as active as before. The USPS raised shipping cost so much this year and last, it has lost us most of our international customers.
Jill
I’m in the Instant Pot Community and your Air Fryer group. You mentioned your eBay store in a comment you made. I’ve only been in the groups a short time so it was a recent comment.
Hi Cheryl~
Oh, I see. I thought you were physic or something! 🙂 Hehehehe.
Jill
OMG Jill. You guys are so lucky! Amazon.com for the Deni dessert pans says it doesn’t ship to Canada. Went on Amazxon Canada and the cost of the Deni Dessert pans is well over a $100 plus shipping and any other taxes.
Hi Sue~
Wow, so sorry about that. Maybe you could get someone to order them and ship to you. I’ve done that for people since I am an ebay seller.
Jill
Can one use a metal mixing bowl instead of the dessert pan?
Hi Deanna~
You could. I did at first and felt the rice was better using a flat bottom pan, rather than a mixing bowl.
Jill
Should I cover the pan with the rice in it?
Hi Connie~
No, do not cover the pan with the rice.
Jill
Jill: I noticd you mention in your recipe about using the smaller of the desert pans in one place with a link to Amazon. Both of these desert pans are the same dimensions in their description. I’m confused by what you mean.
Hi Sue~
That is a great question. They are the same diameter, however the top one is about an inch shorter than the bottom one. They are not the same size. At least my set is different heights and holds different quantities.
Jill
Thanks Jill. That clears it up for me!