Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (, minced)
  • 1/4 medium onion (, finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce (, or 2 pureed tomatoes)
  • 2 tomato bouillon cubes (,finely chopped*, or 2 teaspoons granulated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 carrot (, diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas

Instruction

  • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  • Turn Instant Pot to saute. Once hot, add oil to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add rice and saute, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, onion, tomato sauce, salt, tomato bullion and carrots and stir to combine.
  • Add water and stir well, making sure the bullion cubes are dissolved.
  • Turn instant pot off. Secure lid and turn valve to sealed position.
  • Turn on to Manual or High Pressure, and cook for 3-4 minutes (3 minutes for tender to the bite, or 4 minutes for softer rice).
  • When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid and add peas. Gently fluff the rice with a fork (don't stir it).
  • Place IP lid over the bowl and allow rice to rest for a few more minutes before serving.