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Rice in inner pot of ninja foodi

Ninja Foodi Rice

Safira
Ninja Foodi Rice - How to make fluffy fragrant Rice in the Ninja Foodi/Electric Pressure Cooker. This recipe is quick, and easy to make. Ready to eat in under 25 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Release 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine American, Asian, british, Indian, South Asian
Servings 4
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Rice Optional - Soak for 20 minutes
  • 2 1/4 cup Water or Stock
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tsp Salt Adjust if stock has salt in it

Instructions
 

  • Rinse Rice under cold water in a metal strainer until the water runs completely clear.
  • Add Rice to Ninja Foodi.
  • Add Water or Stock.
  • Add Cumin Seeds and Salt.
  • Secure lid and click into place. Turn valve to seal.
  • Select pressure - High.
  • Turn to high setting. Set the time to 2 minutes.
  • Once the pressure has built up the timer will start.
  • Once the time is up and the display reads done, allow rice to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully turn the pressure release valve to vent to release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork or spoon.

Notes

Storage

Rice keeps well in the fridge in a airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Variations

You can add any flavour you like to the rice such as:
Oil/Butter/Ghee at the start (select saute) and then add:
  • whole spices such as Cumin Seeds, Nigella Seeds, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Peppercorns.
  • diced onion - 1 (cook for 10 minutes until golden brown or add fried onions).
  • Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of chopped vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword instant pot rice, ninja foodi rice, Pressure cooker rice
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