Instant Pot Wild Rice

5 from 8 votes

Make flavorful and fluffy Instant Pot Wild Rice in under 30 minutes! This quick and easy pressure cooker recipe is perfect for a healthy side dish.

Prep Time2

Cook Time21

Time to bring pot to pressure and natural pressure release15

Total Time38

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese, American, Asian

Keyword: Side Dish, rice, instant pot rice, instant pot side dish, instant pot recipe, instant pot wild rice

Servings: servings

Calories: 121kcal

Using a mesh colander, rinse and drain rice until the water runs clear, and set aside.
Set the pressure cooker to sauté and add butter or oil to the pot. Once the pot is ready, add the wild rice and sauté it or 3 minutes. Press cancel to end sauté.
Add broth or water to the pot and stir to mix and deglaze the pot. Close and seal the lid, and turn or press the vent lever to seal (if needed).
Set pot to high pressure for 18 minutes.
Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, do a natural pressure release (leave the pot undisturbed) for 10 minutes, then initiate a quick release by carefully turning or pressing the pressure release button (refer to your pot's instructions).
Fluff the grains by stirring before serving.

For this recipe, the ratio is 1 cup of wild rice to 1.5 cups of fluid. So, be sure to ignore what the instructions on the bag say.
The pressure cooker will seal in all the flavors and moisture, resulting in perfectly cooked grains every time.

Recipe Variations:

Add other ingredients to the mix, like cooked meats and vegetables, for a complete meal.
You could also add different broths, like vegetable or beef stock.
Consider adding spices like turmeric, cumin, or garlic powder for more flavor.

Storing Instructions:

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.
Reheat in the microwave and cover with a damp paper towel before microwaving or reheat on the stovetop (add 1 tablespoon of water).

Make Ahead Instructions:

To meal prep or make ahead, cook a big batch (by doubling or tripling the recipe) then portion it out into individual containers.
Use the same ratios of 1 cup of water or broth to 1.2 cups of wild rice. The cooking times remain the same.