Instant Pot Authentic Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Authentic Mexican Rice

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This Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe is my favorite side-dish for any Mexican food we eat! I perfected this recipe while living in Mexico-- it's completely authentic-- and I've adapted it to cook perfectly in the Instant Pot! 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tomato bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Turn Instant Pot to saute. Once hot, add oil to the bottom of the pot.

  3. 3

    Add rice and saute, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, onion, tomato sauce, salt, tomato bullion and carrots and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add water and stir well, making sure the bullion cubes are dissolved.

  6. 6

    Turn instant pot off. Secure lid and turn valve to sealed position.

  7. 7

    Turn on to Manual or High Pressure, and cook for 3-4 minutes (3 minutes for tender to the bite, or 4 minutes for softer rice).

  8. 8

    When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove lid and add peas. Gently fluff the rice with a fork (don't stir it).

  10. 10

    Place IP lid over the bowl and allow rice to rest for a few more minutes before serving.