Ingredients:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional)
  • Optional herbs/spices (e.g., bay leaf, cumin seeds)

Instructions:

  1. Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rinsed rice, water, salt, and any herbs or spices in the pressure cooker.
  3. Lock the lid on the pressure cooker and set to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Allow for natural pressure release for about 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  5. Open the lid carefully and use a fork to fluff the rice before serving.