Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Step 1

Select sauté setting on the Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. Add olive oil and chopped onions. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.

Step 2

Add the uncooked basmati rice. Stir together frequently to prevent burning. Toast rice for about 3 minutes or until it starts to smell toasted and it's very lightly browned. Turn OFF the instant pot.

Step 3

Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir together. Lock the lid in place, making sure the valve is set to the sealed position, and press the rice function. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and then cook for 12 minutes.

Step 4

When cook time is done turn OFF the instant pot and let it sit there, with the lid still locked and steam release valve still sealed, and do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes take off lid and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.