Times given below are for an instant pot set on high pressure. Large instant pots will hold 4 cups of grains as well as the liquid. Experiment with your own.
| Type | Quantity | Liquid | Cook Time | Release Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Cut Oats | 1 cup | 2 1/2 cups | 20 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Brown Rice | 1 cup | 1 cup | 20 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Quinoa* | 1 cup | 1 1/2 cups | 3 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Wild Rice | 1 cup | 1 1/4 cups | 30 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Amaranth | 1 cup | 2 cups | 5 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Millet | 1 cup | 1 3/4 cups | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Barley | 1 cup | 3 cups | 25 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Oat Groats | 1 cup | 3 cups | 25 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Rye Berries | 1 cup | 3 cups | 25 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Sorghum | 1 cup | 3 cups | 25 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Teff | 1 cup | 2 cups | 3 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Farro | 1 cup | 3 cups | 12 minutes | 10 minutes |
*Make sure to rinse quinoa prior to cooking. It contains a natural insecticide that will give it a bitter taste.
If you like your grains slightly chewier, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes. Be sure to drain any excess liquid.