Thinking about an Instant Pot for rice – any downsides I should know about?

[Ruth_]

I'm thinking about getting an Instant Pot mainly for making rice. Are there any significant downsides to using it this way? I'd love to hear from those who've had personal experience, especially if there are things to watch out for. Thanks for sharing your advice!

 

[jannababe]

Using an Instant Pot for rice is super convenient, but there are a few things to consider! One downside is that the texture can sometimes be a bit off—either too sticky or too dry if you don’t get the water-to-rice ratio just right. Also, it takes longer than a regular rice cooker because of the time it needs to build and release pressure. Some people feel it's overkill if you're only using it for rice, but if you plan on cooking other things too, it’s a great multi-use tool.

 

[EvanSeeker]

Instant Pots are amazing for rice, but one downside is that they can sometimes cook it a bit too mushy if you’re not careful with water ratios. Just make sure to follow the recipe closely, and it’ll be perfect!

 

[johnlloyd]

I think the Instant Pot makes cooking rice super easy and fast! One downside though is that it might take a little trial and error to get the rice texture just right, especially if you’re new to it.