Make this quick and easy Instant Pot Sticky Rice in under 30 minutes with just 2 ingredients. Once you will make the sticky rice in the instant pot, you will never go back to the traditional bamboo steamer method (vegan, gluten-free)
Here are some more instant pot recipes that you may like – Instant Pot Chicken Marsala, Instant Pot Chickpeas, Instant Pot Tomato Soup, Instant Pot Black Beans, Instant Pot Hot Chocolate and Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts.
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What Is Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice (Sweet Rice, Glutinous Rice) is a type of rice that is especially sticky and glutinous. It is a non-translucent, opaque milky-colored round-grained rice with a slightly sweet taste and sticky texture.
Sticky rice has a very low amylose content which makes it sticky almost glue-like when cooked.
It is often used in Asian countries and is used to make a variety of sweet and savory dishes. It is often used in sushi, as it helps to keep the sushi together.
There are many different types of glutinous rice depending on the region where it is grown. In China, there are two main types of sticky rice: Japonica and Indica.
Japonica rice is short and round, while Indica rice is long and slender.
This rice is on the menu of most Asian restaurants and believes me, it tastes incredibly delicious with spicy Asian curries.
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Sticky Rice is a quick and easy way to make glutinous rice without any effort. No soaking, no monitoring, this fuss-free one-pot technique gives perfectly textured rice in under 30 minutes.
Traditionally, this rice was steamed in a bamboo steamer and the traditional method of cooking also requires you to soak it for 8-10 hours. But once you try this cheat way of cooking sticky rice in an instant pot (electric pressure cooker), you will never go back to the traditional method.
Cooking glutinous rice to perfection can be tricky, as it may get mushy, wet, gummy, or undercooked, but not when it’s cooked in an instant pot.
This rice is gluten-free and vegan and you can double or triple the recipe. You can make up to 2 cups of rice in a 6-quart pressure cooker and 3 cups in an 8-quart one. The cooking time will remain the same even if you scale the recipe.
Ingredients
You just need two ingredients to make this recipe – Sticky rice and cold filtered water.
You can find this rice in your nearby Asian grocery stores or online. Many big grocery stores also have it stocked in their international aisle.
The Rice:Water ratio I have used in this instant pot recipe is 1:⅔ and it has always turned out perfect.
You can replace water with chicken broth or veg broth to add more flavor.
How To Make Sticky Rice In Instant Pot
Rinse 1 cup (200 g) sticky rice with water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
Drain the water well and add the rice to the inner pot of the instant pot.
Add ⅔ cup (170 ml) of cold water to the pot and stir gently.
Note – You can replace water with an equal amount of vegetable or chicken broth.
Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 min on high pressure. It will take 10-12 minutes for the pressure to build inside the pot and the timer to start.
Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 mins. Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the valve to the venting position. Use the back of a spoon to move the valve to avoid steam burn.
Once the pressure is released, open the lid of the pot and fluff the rice gently using a fork.
Serve warm.
Pro Tips By Neha
Measurements are crucial to making perfectly textured rice. Measure the rice and water correctly for the best result.
Glutinous Rice dries out and hardens quickly at room temperature. Make sure it stays warm and covered before serving or adding to a recipe.
It’s best to serve sticky hot as cold, hardened glutinous rice can be hard to digest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jasmine rice and sticky rice, are two varieties of rice popularly used in Asian cooking.
Cooked Jasmine rice is white in color while sticky rice is opaque. The texture of cooked glutinous rice is glue-like and very sticky, while cooked jasmine rice is slightly sticky, and is much more aromatic than glutinous rice.
To cook sweet rice in a bamboo basket, soak the rice in water for at least four hours. Then, drain the rice and spread it in the bamboo basket. Steam the rice over boiling water for 30 minutes. Remove the rice from the basket and serve.
To cook sweet rice in a regular rice cooker, rinse the rice well with water and drain the water. Then, add the rinsed rice and water to the pot of your cooker in a ratio of 1:1.5 (one part rice to 1.5 parts water). Cook the rice on the “white rice” or “normal” setting according to your cooker’s instructions. Once done, let the cooked rice sit in the pot for 10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Serving Suggestions
Sticky rice can be served as a side dish with Asian dishes. I like to serve it with Thai Green Curry, Laotian Larb Gai, Salmon Panang Curry, and Thai Red Curry.
It can also be used to make the popular Thai dessert, Mango Sticky Rice.
Storage Suggestions
Once cooked, homemade sticky rice will last in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days, when stored in an airtight container. After cooking, let the rice come down to room temperature before you store it in the container.
The best way to reheat glutinous rice is in a microwave. Add it to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high for about 2 minutes, or until it is heated through.
You can also reheat it in a steamer. Add the rice to a steamer basket and place it over boiling water. Cover the steamer and allow the rice to steam for about 10 minutes, or until it is heated through.
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Instant Pot Sticky Rice Recipe
Instructions
- Rinse rice with water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
- Drain the water well and add the rice to the inner pot of the instant pot.
- Add water to the pot and stir gently.
- Note – You can replace water with an equal amount of vegetable or chicken broth.
- Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 min on high pressure. It will take 10-12 minutes for the pressure to build inside the pot and the timer to start.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 mins. Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the valve to the venting position. Use the back of a spoon to move the valve to avoid steam burn.
- Once the pressure is released, open the lid of the pot and fluff the rice gently using a fork.
- Serve warm.
Dune
Perfect! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Roger
If I double or triple the recipe, does the cooking time change?
Neha Mathur
No, it doesnt.