Instant Pot wild blend rice! If you have a package of Wild Blend Rice from Lundberg Family Farm, we will let you in on a secret. You can cook this rice blend in the Instant Pot.
This isn’t a sponsored post, it is just a recipe for a rice blend we love. By cooking it in the Instant Pot we are freeing up space on the stovetop and saving a bit of time. The pressure cooker does a beautiful job at cooking rice and this blend is no exception.
This Wild Blend rice makes a super tasty side dish that goes with literally everything. Serve it with black beans and a crispy fried egg for a vegetarian meal or plate it up with some broiled cod and some steamed broccoli for a more traditional dinner.
The blend of rice varieties in this package creates a medley of color, flavor, and textures. The rice has a firm texture that holds up well in soup and stew and the flavor is phenomenal. Serve it with a smoked beer can chicken for an amazing meal.
What is in this rice blend?
Here is the list of the different varieties of rice in this package.
- Long grain brown rice. True to its name, this rice grain is longer than most brown rice varieties. It is light and fluffy in texture and has a mildly nutty flavor.
- Sweet brown rice. This is a short-grain rice with a mildly sweet flavor and slightly sticky texture.
- Wild rice. Technically, a grass seed, wild rice is high in fiber and has a distinct, chewy texture.
- Wehani red rice. A medium to long grain red-tinted brown rice. It is related to Basmati rice and very aromatic.
- Black rice. Black rice turns purple when it is cooked and it has a mild, nutty flavor.
How to cook this rice in the Instant Pot:
If you cook this blend on the stovetop it will take about 60 minutes (about 5 minutes for the water to boil, 45 minutes to cook and 10 minutes of rest time).
To make this Instant Pot Wild Blend rice, it will take about 43 to 45 minutes:
- About 5 to 7 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to temperature.
- 28 minutes to cook
- 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
The recipe couldn’t be any easier. Simply dump all the ingredients in the Instant Pot, set it to high pressure, select 28 minutes and wait for the pressure cooker to do its thing.
Recipe variations:
The directions in the recipe card below is for the base blend in the Instant Pot. You can definitely add seasonings and other add-ins to give this your own twist. Here are some ideas.
- Garlic butter and herbs: Toss in 3 to 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 to 2 teaspoons each of garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and basil.
- Quick rice pilaf: Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes, 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin.
- Curried wild rice: Add 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon each of cumin and coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder.
- Quick Fried Rice: After the rice is cooked, stir in some fried rice sauce, scrambled eggs, leftover pork chops, and some frozen veggies.
Tips for success:
- Make sure the valve is in the sealed position when you start the Instant Pot.
- Let the Instant Pot do a natural pressure release for at lease 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure.
- Turn the ‘keep warm’ button off. If you let the rice sit for longer then it will continue to cook on the warm setting. That will make the rice stick to the bottom of the pot.
Some Other Recipes You Will Love:
Wild rice crepes with hazelnut pesto is a terrific meal. You can replace the wild rice in the recipe with this Wild Blend rice if you want.
Serve this rice blend with our recipe for roasted duck legs with orange sauce. The combination of flavors is perfect.
Make some Instant Pot shredded beef tonight and eat for a few nights. Use it in tacos one night then make some beef chimichangas the next night.
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Instant Pot Wild Blend Rice
Ingredients
- 1-½ cups wild rice blend
- 1-½ cups water or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
- Place the rice, water (or broth), and salt in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and place the valve in the sealed position.
- Cook on high pressure for 28 minutes.
- Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes then release the rest of the pressure manually.
Notes
Cooking times for high altitudes:
- Over 3000 feet= 30 minutes
- Over 4000 feet = 32 minutes
- Over 5000 feet = 33 minutes
Jill
Wednesday 20th of December 2023
We live at 7,950 feet in elevation in the Colorado Rockies and cooking rice can be nightmarishly hard! I used this method for 37 minutes and it turned out exactly how we like it. THANK YOU!
Dahn Boquist
Wednesday 20th of December 2023
I'm so thrilled to hear that the method worked perfectly for you, especially at such a high elevation! Cooking at 7,950 feet can indeed present unique challenges. Thank you for trying the recipe and for taking the time to share your success.