A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Rice in Your Instant Pot

Select the "Pressure Cook" setting (or "Manual," if you don't have it) and set the time to five minutes.

A reminder for beginners: it does take a few minutes for the pot to heat up. The display will say "On" while it is warming to the right temperature, and then the countdown will begin once it's actually cooking. Also, make sure the steam-release valve is set to "Sealing."