How to Cook Any Grain in the Instant Pot

This handy guide will make cooking whole grains in the Instant Pot a cinch.

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Published April 21, 2021 01:29PM

Cooking whole grains in the Instant Pot takes a bit of practice, but we’ve got you covered. Here’s a chart to have handy so you can have whole grain perfection at your fingertips.

For each cup on grain in the first column, use the appropriate amount of liquid noted in column two, along with the indicated time and appropriate release method (natural or quick). We’ve also indicated the approximate yield of cooked grain. Make sure to rinse the grains well in cool water and drain before starting.

Your Instant Pot Guide to Cooking Whole Grains

1 Cup Grain	Cups Liquid	Pressure/Cooking Time	Release	Yield in Cups
Bulgur	2	Low/12 minutes	QR	3
Brown basmati rice	2½	High/22 minutes	NR 10 min	3
Buckwheat	1¾	High/5 minutes	NR 10 min	3¼
Farro	2½	High/20 minutes	NR 10 min	3
Freekeh (cracked)	1⅔	High/5 minutes	QR	3
Long grain brown rice	1½	High/22 minutes	NR 10 min	2½ to 3
Short grain brown rice	1¾	High/22 minutes	NR 10 min	3
Steel Cut Oats	2½	High/4 minutes	NR 20 min	3½
Quinoa	1½	High/1 minute	NR 10 min	2½

QR= Quick Release

NR=Natural Release

For more tips and tricks, check out 7 Instant Pot Tips the Manual Doesn’t Tell You. Or if you’re looking for accessories for your IP, read The Accessories You Really Need for Your Instant Pot.

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