Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend
Ingredients
- 1 cwild rice blend
- ¼ tspfine sea salt or table salt
- 1 ½ cunsalted chicken stock
- 1 tbspunsalted butter or olive oil
optional
Directions
- 1
Add Wild Rice Blend in Instant Pot: Add 1 cup (210g) Wild Rice Blend and ¼ tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt to your Instant Pot. Pour in 1½ cup (375ml) unsalted chicken stock. Give it a few swirls and make sure all the wild rice blend is fully submerged in the cooking liquid. Optional Step: Add in 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or olive oil for extra flavor and smoothness.
- 2
Pressure Cook Wild Rice Blend: Close the lid. Turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes. When the Floating Valve drops, carefully open the lid.
- 3
Fluff and Serve: Fluff wild rice blend with a fork or spoon. Give it a taste to make sure it's seasoned properly. Serve and enjoy~ Amy + Jacky's Tips: For reference, we didn't need to add additional salt for our taste. Keep in mind it shouldn't be overly seasoned because it'll be served with flavorful main dishes or vegetables.
Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend
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About this Recipe
Looking for an effortless way to create a wholesome, flavorful side dish that truly shines? Your Instant Pot is about to become your best friend for perfectly cooked wild rice blend, delivering a satisfying chew and nutty aroma without any fuss.
This recipe works because the Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of cooking grains. It precisely manages pressure and temperature, guaranteeing a consistently fluffy, tender, and nutritious wild rice blend every single time, freeing you up to focus on your main course.
Prepare for a side dish that's far from boring. This Instant Pot wild rice blend offers a delightful interplay of textures—from tender grains to subtly firmer wild rice—and a deeply earthy, nutty flavor. It's aromatic and wonderfully wholesome, making it an incredibly satisfying addition to any meal. With just 42 minutes total, you'll have a generous four servings of this flavorful grain that tastes both sophisticated and comforting.
Customizing your wild rice blend is simple. For a vegetarian option, easily swap the unsalted chicken stock for vegetable stock or even water, though chicken stock provides a richer depth of flavor. The optional unsalted butter or olive oil adds a touch of richness and glossy finish; feel free to adjust this to your dietary preferences or omit it entirely.
This versatile Instant Pot wild rice blend is an ideal companion for roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegetarian mains, elevating any weeknight dinner or special occasion.