Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
Versatile instant pot yellow rice that works well as a base for stir fries, burritos. It pairs exceptionally well with Greek chicken, lemon potatoes, home made tzatziki and hummus. (recipes coming soon)
Tools
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice, such as basmati or jasmine
- 1/4 cup orzo
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for sauteing
- 3 cups slightly diluted chicken stock. We use better than bullion paste
- 1 teaspoon smokey paprika
- 2 teaspoon Tollhouse Greek spice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- A generous shake of dried chives or similar
- Grind of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil, rice and orzo to the instant pot.
- Set the instant pot to Saute mode and saute until the rice and orzo begin to brown. Make sure to keep stirring so it doesn't burn.
- Mix in the spices and continue sauteing for about a minute.
- Dump in the water and chicken stock, mixing if using bullion paste.
- Press cancel and set the instant pot ot Pressure Cook for 8 minutes on high.
- Wait patiently
- Ideally wait at least 10 minutes after the pressure cooking has completed before venting.
- Stir and serve.
Finishing
- Pairs well with home made tzatziki or hummus.
