Instant Pot Black Rice (aka Forbidden Rice)

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This easy recipe for tender black rice only requires 2 ingredients, 30 minutes, and minimal effort.

Prep: 10

Cook: 30

Total: 40

Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

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Add 1 cup uncooked black rice to fine mesh sieve. Rinse rice under running water until water runs clear. Drain excess water from rice, then transfer rice to Instant Pot.
Add 1 cup cold water to Instant Pot and stir to incorporate. Secure lid on Instant Pot with vent in Sealing position.
Set Instant Pot mode to Manual High Pressure and set cook time to 20 minutes. Instant Pot will pressurize and then 20-minute cook time will begin.
When 20-minute cook time ends, Natural Release internal pressure for 10 minutes. Use caution as any escaping steam will be very hot.
After 10 minutes, carefully Quick Release any remaining pressure and remove lid from Instant Pot.
Fluff cooked rice with fork. Divide cooked rice into preferred portions and serve as desired.

Yield: 1 cup of uncooked black rice yields approximately 3 cups of cooked black rice.
Staining: Black rice can sometimes stain fabric or dishes. Keep that in mind when plating the rice or storing leftovers.
Refrigerator Storage: Let fully-cooked black rice cool completely. Transfer rice to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.