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    Home » Recipes » Rice & Grains

    Perfect Ninja Foodi Rice

    May 23, 2023 . By Meeta Arora . Leave a Comment | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Ninja foodi rice in a bowl
    Ninja foodi rice in a bowl

    Learn how to make quick and easy Ninja Foodi Rice that's light and fluffy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, these tips will help you always achieve perfect rice in your Ninja Foodi!

    Ninja Foodi basmati rice in a bowl with fork

    Making fluffy, light rice quickly is easy with this fantastic equipment! You can make any rice, including brown, jasmine, sushi, calrose, black, red, sticky, and wild rice varieties, in addition to white rice.

    All you have to do is change the water ratio and timing. It is just ideal for hosting parties or family gatherings. With perfectly cooked rice, you can easily elevate any meal and impress your guests with your culinary skills.

    This recipe will also make rice in an Instant Pot if you don't have a Ninja Foodi pressure cooker!

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    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients and Notes
    • How to Make Ninja Foodi Rice
    • Ninja Foodi Rice Cooking Chart
    • Expert Tips
    • Pot-in-Pot Method
    • Recipes to Serve with Rice
    • FAQS
    • More Pressure Cooker Rice Recipes
    • Ninja Foodi Rice

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • Every time, the rice comes out perfectly fluffy! 
    • You can make any variety of rice by adjusting the amount of water and the cooking time! 
    • You can put away your rice cooker now!
    • No need to actively monitor while rice is cooking.

    Ingredients and Notes

    Basmati Rice: I used basmati rice for this dish. You can also use another kind of long-grain rice. See details for other varieties of rice below.

    Water: Water is needed for a simple rice recipe. But if you want to add more flavor to your rice, you can use chicken or vegetable broth. 

    Salt (optional): I like to add a pinch of salt to make it taste better.

    Oil or Ghee: Add oil or ghee to the pot before cooking. This will also help prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

    How to Make Ninja Foodi Rice

    • Wash basmati rice until the water runs clear. If soaking, soak the rice in excess water for 1 hour. After the soaking time is done, rinse the rice. 
    • Add the water and rice to the ninja foodi pressure cooker. If using, add the ghee/oil and salt. Start the pressure cooker for 2 minutes on high pressure with the vent in the sealing position. 
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    • When the ninja foodi beeps, do 10 minutes of natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the ninja foodi beeps. 
    • Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Let them stand for five more minutes. 
    • Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.
    ninja foodi basmati rice in a bowl

    Ninja Foodi Rice Cooking Chart

    Refer to the chart below to see the cooking time for various rice.

    Type of RiceWaterPressure Cook
    Time
    Pressure Release Time
    Basmati Rice (2 cups)2.5 cups2 minutes10 mins natural release
    Jasmine Rice (2 cups)2 cups3 minutes10 mins natural release
    Brown Rice (2 cups)2 ¼ cups15 minutes5 mins natural release
    Wild Rice (2 cups)4 cups30 minutes15 mins natural release
    Wild Rice Blend (2 cups)2 ½ cups20 minutes10 mins natural release
    Black Rice (2 cups)2 cups18 minutes10 mins natural release
    Red Rice (2 cups)2 ½ cups20 minutes10 mins natural release
    Calrose Rice (2 cups)2 ¼ cup5 minutes10 mins natural release
    Sushi Rice (2 cups)3 cups5 minutes5 mins natural release

    Expert Tips

    • Give a gentle stir after placing all the ingredients in the pot. This helps to ensure that everything is spread evenly.
    • Don't forget to put the valve to sealing before you start pressure cooking.
    • As you turn the valve to vent, make sure to keep your hands away from the top of the valve so that you do not accidentally burn yourself from the steam being released.
    • Gently fluff rice with a fork or use a rice paddle to serve.
    • Once pressure is released., take the insert out of the ninja foodi, so that the bottom layer of the rice does not overcook and become dry.
    • You can also transfer the cooked rice to a serving dish, so it does not overcook in the pressure cooker.

    Pot-in-Pot Method

    If you have not tried it, you can also use the pot-in-pot method to cook rice in a pressure cooker.

    Here are some advantages:

    • You can cook less quantity of rice.
    • You don’t need to wash the large insert if cooking rice in a small bowl.
    • You can cook in the serving bowl itself.
    • You can cook a complete meal at once and save precious time. With entree in the main insert and brown rice in a bowl on a trivet.  See the video to cook Dal Makhani (Madras Lentils) or Rajma (Red Beans Curry) along with brown rice.

    If you are doing pot-in-pot (PIP), you must cook for a little additional time. Check out the pot-in-pot rice recipe.

    Recipes to Serve with Rice

    Enjoy this perfect basmati rice with Indian curries such as Chole Masala, Chicken Curry, and Palak Paneer. 

    We also love to serve rice with Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry and Thai Green Curry.

    FAQS

    Do I need to wash the rice before cooking?

    Yes, I prefer to wash rice before cooking. Add the rice to a colander. Place the colander under cold water until the water runs clear.

    How long can you store cooked rice in the refrigerator?

    Cooked rice can be stored for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Let it cool completely, then pack it in airtight containers to store. You can also freeze cooked rice.

    More Pressure Cooker Rice Recipes

    • Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
    • Turmeric Yellow Rice
    • Lemon Rice
    • Spinach Rice
    • Beet Rice
    • Mexican Rice & Beans

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    fluffy Ninja Foodi basmati rice in a bowl

    Ninja Foodi Rice

    Meeta Arora
    Learn how to make quick and easy Ninja Foodi rice that's light and fluffy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, these tips will help you achieve perfect rice in your Ninja Foodi every time! 
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    Servings: 8
    Calories: 174
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time: 2 mins
    Cook Time: 23 mins
    Soaking Time: 1 hr
    Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cup Basmati Rice (180 grams)
    • 2.5 cup Water
    • 1 teaspoon Ghee or Oil (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash basmati rice until the water runs clear. If soaking, soak the rice in excess water for 1 hour. After the soaking time is done, rinse the rice.
    • Add the water and rice to the ninja foodi pressure cooker. If using, add the ghee/oil and salt. Start the pressure cooker for 2 minutes on high pressure with vent in sealing position.
    • When the ninja foodi beeps, do 10 minutes natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 10 mnutes after the ninja foodi beeps.
    • Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Let them stand for 5 more minutes.
    • Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.

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    Notes

    Storing Cooked Rice:  Let it cool completely, then pack it in airtight containers to store. Cooked rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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