How Long to Cook Rice in Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers make rice fast and fluffy. Learn times for electric and stovetop pressure cookers. Same principles apply to Instant Pot, Ninja, and all brands.

Quick Answer

How long to cook rice in pressure cooker?

White rice takes 4 minutes at high pressure plus 10 minutes natural release. Use a 1:1 water ratio. Brown rice takes 20 minutes at high pressure. Total time is about 25 minutes.

4 min + 10 min release (white rice)

Pressure Cooker Rice Cooking Times

All times are at high pressure with natural release. NPR means Natural Pressure Release. Wait 10 minutes before releasing remaining pressure.

Pressure cooker rice cooking times
Rice Type	Cook Time	Water Ratio	Method
White Rice	4 minutes	1:1	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Brown Rice	20 minutes	1:1.25	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Jasmine Rice	3 minutes	1:1	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Basmati Rice	4 minutes	1:1	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Wild Rice	25 minutes	1:1.25	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Sushi Rice	4 minutes	1:1	High pressure + 10 min NPR
Sticky Rice	12 minutes	1:0.75	High pressure + 10 min NPR

How Long to Cook White Rice in Pressure Cooker?

White rice takes 4 minutes at high pressure. Use equal parts rice and water. After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening.

Total time is about 25 minutes. This includes 10 minutes for pressure to build, 4 minutes cooking, and 10 minutes release. Still faster than stovetop.

How Long to Cook Brown Rice in Pressure Cooker?

Brown rice takes 20 minutes at high pressure. Use 1 cup rice to 1.25 cups water. Natural release for 10 minutes. Much faster than the 45 minutes needed on stovetop.

Pressure cooking is the best method for brown rice. It softens the bran layer without making rice mushy. Results are consistently good.

How Long to Cook Rice in Ninja Pressure Cooker?

Ninja pressure cookers use the same times as other brands. White rice is 4 minutes, brown rice is 20 minutes. Use the pressure cook function, not air fryer or slow cook.

Ninja Foodi has multiple functions. For rice, select Pressure Cook and set to High. The times in this guide apply to Ninja Foodi and Ninja Speedi.

Stovetop vs Electric Pressure Cooker Times

Stovetop pressure cookers reach higher pressure and cook slightly faster. Reduce time by 1-2 minutes for stovetop models. Electric models are more consistent and easier to use.

Both types give excellent results. Electric is set-and-forget. Stovetop requires watching for pressure indicator. Start with times in this guide and adjust as needed.

Pressure Cooker Rice Tips

Rinse rice first. Removes starch and prevents foaming. Foam can clog pressure valve.
Use less water. Pressure cookers have no evaporation. 1:1 ratio works for most rice.
Natural release is key. Do not quick release. Rice needs the extra time to finish cooking.
Do not overfill. Rice expands. Never fill past half the maximum line.
Add oil if needed. A teaspoon of oil reduces foaming for starchy rice types.

Frequently Asked Questions

White rice takes 4 minutes at high pressure in a pressure cooker. Add 10 minutes natural release. Brown rice takes 20 minutes. Total time is about 25 minutes including pressure build-up.

Use a 1:1 ratio for white rice in pressure cooker. One cup rice to one cup water. Brown rice uses 1:1.25 ratio. Less water than stovetop because no evaporation.

Electric pressure cookers like Instant Pot take the same time. White rice is 4 minutes, brown rice is 20 minutes. Ninja Foodi and other brands work the same way.

Always use natural pressure release for rice. Wait 10 minutes after cooking before releasing remaining pressure. Quick release makes rice gummy and can cause splattering.

Yes, cooking time stays the same when doubling rice. Use same 1:1 ratio. Pressure cooker can handle more without changing cook time. Just do not fill past half full.

Hard rice means not enough water or cook time. Check your ratio. Make sure pressure fully built before timer started. Try adding 1-2 minutes next time.