Slow Cooker White Rice

Slow cooker white rice is a an easy and fool-proof way to cook white rice. No rice cooker? No problem. Sit back and let the crockpot do the work! The end result if perfectly cooked rice with no effort. Instructions to make this easy white rice recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients For Slow Cooke r White Rice

• White Rice
• Water

How To Make White Rice In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker

1. Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
2. Pour in the water and stir in the white rice. 
3. Cook HIGH 1 to 2 hours or LOW 2 to 4. Let cool before fluffing with a fork.

Instant Pot 

1. Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
2. Pour in the water and stir in the white rice. 
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 3 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

FAQs & Tips

What type of white rice should you use?

Use long-grain white rice like basmati or jasmine. Instant white rice will not work. 

Do you need to rinse the rice?

You do. Rinse the rice to remove the excess starch. 

Can you substitute broth for the water?

Absolutely. 

Will the rice stick?

Not if you grease the slow cooker first. Don’t forget to spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray before adding the water and rice to the crockpot.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker white rice in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did I use?

I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker.

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