Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

Name: Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Jasmine rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 tspn salt

Not sure what to serve with dinner? Try this easy Instant Pot rice! It's the perfect simple side for busy weeknights or anytime.

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If you’re in a pinch and need a quick dish that’s yummy and filling but still healthy, rice is the perfect choice. There are lots of different kinds of rice out there but jasmine rice is one of our favorites to keep on-hand because of its buttery fragrance, sweet flavor and soft, fluffy texture. It’s perfect for stir fry, soups, casseroles (especially using leftovers), or as a side dish like rice pilaf.

We’re showing you how to make jasmine rice using the Instant Pot, rather than the stove or rice cooker because it is so quick and easy, and comes our perfectly fluffy every time. This Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe basically lets you set it, forget it and come back to perfect jasmine rice.

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WHAT IS JASMINE RICE?

Jasmine rice is a long grain variety of fragrant rice grown primarily in Thailand. It is known for it’s sweet taste and popcorn-like aroma. It’s light, fluffy and slightly sticky texture make make it a good candidate for stir-fries, stews and curries. You can buy jasmine rice in brown, white, red, purple and black varieties.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS INSTANT POT RICE RECIPE

✔️ Inexpensive, quick and easy to make

✔️ Complements any dish well

✔️ High in fiber, iron, and B1 and B3 vitamins

✔️ Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free

INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for Instant Pot jasmine rice, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these ingredients for making Instant Pot white rice in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

Jasmine Rice: You can use brown or white jasmine rice, Texmati or basmati rice.
Water
Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook Instant Pot jasmine rice in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

🔴 TIP: Do not cook the rice without rinsing.

RINSE: In a mesh strainer, rinse rice for 1-2 minutes or until water runs clear and starch is washed off.

MIX: Place rice, water and salt in Instant Pot. Stir.

COOK: Lock lid in place and turn vent to closed or sealing. Set high pressure or manual pressure and put 4 minutes on the timer.

VENT: Allow a 10 minute natural release. Vent the valve to release any leftover pressure. Unlock and remove lid.

Cooked instant pot jasmine rice in the pot.

FLUFF: Fluff rice with a fork. Serve.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Instant Pot – This recipe requires an Instant Pot in order to cook the rice quickly and under pressure. You can also make jasmine rice on the stove using our directions below.

HOW TO MAKE JASMINE RICE ON THE STOVE

For the stove top method, you’ll want to use 1 1/4 cup water for every cup of rice.

After rinsing the rice, place rice and water to a saucepan. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to boil. (This should take only a few minutes.)
Reduce heat to the lowest setting and let the rice simmer for 10 – 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
Turn off the heat and leave the saucepan covered for 10 minutes.
Uncover the saucepan and fluff the rice with a fork.

TIPS FOR THE BEST INSTANT POT WHITE RICE

Follow these tips to make the best Instant Pot white rice.

✔️ Rinse the rice. This removes excess starch that can cause your rice to clump together.

✔️ Use the 1:1 rice to water ratio. This ratio will give you perfectly textured rice that isn’t mushy or too hard. Keep the size of your Instant Pot in mind if decreasing or increasing the amount of rice you cook.

✔️ Adjust cooking time as needed. Cook times may need to be adjusted if you increase the amount of rice you’re cooking.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Place jasmine rice in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freeze: If you’ve got leftover rice or make extra ahead, you can store it in an air-tight freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Thaw frozen rice in the refrigerator overnight or on the countertop for 1-2 hours, depending on the amount of rice in the container.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH JASMINE RICE

Jasmine rice is the perfect side for so many dishes. We love to serve it with BBQ chicken pineapple kebabs, Instant Pot chicken thighs with lemon butter sauce or chipotle chicken burrito bowl.

MORE RICE RECIPES

If you love Instant Pot long grain rice, you’ll love cilantro lime rice, Instant Pot Mexican rice or our rice pilaf.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking (one of the keywords).

What is the ratio of water to rice for jasmine rice?

When cooking jasmine rice in the Instant Pot, ratio of water to rice is 1:1. For stove top cooking, the ratio is 1 1/4 cup water for every cup of rice.

How long do you cook jasmine rice in a rice cooker?

When cooking in the Instant Pot, the cook time is about 4 minutes of active cooking plus 10 minutes of natural pressure release time.

Do you ned to rinse jasmine rice before cooking?

We highly recommend rinsing jasmine rice before cooking it to eliminate the excess starch that can cause the rice to clump together.

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