Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
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Learn to make totally perfect, fluffy and tender Instant Pot jasmine rice with just 3 minutes of cooking time! You won’t believe how easy it is to make everybody’s favorite side dish.
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Recipe
This is the most fool proof method of cooking perfect jasmine rice I’ve ever tried. When you cook rice in the Instant Pot under High Pressure, it is cooked tender and evenly every single time. It never comes out mushy or burnt on the bottom! Truly the perfect rice and the easiest cooking method.
Best of all, the Instant Pot needs just 3 minutes of cook time to make perfect rice! You can throw everything into the Instant Pot and let it take care of the work.
Jasmine rice is just one of many types of rice, but it’s unique in flavor and texture to the others. Jasmine rice is a slightly longer grain and has a sweet, buttery flavor. It almost smells like popcorn when it cooks! Truthfully, it’s my favorite kind of rice, especially when served with yummy dishes like General Tso’s Shrimp, Chicken Fajitas, Crab Legs, or Lentil Soup.
If you’re needing a no nonsense way to make a big pot of rice, then this is the way to go. There’s no need to add a rice cooker to your ever-growing collection of kitchen tools. Use your pressure cooker instead!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe is easy to love:
- Rice is wonderful for meal prep! Reheating it is crazy easy and it’s a go-to starch that pairs well with dozens of different meals.
- Clean-up is really simple. All you’ve gotta do is clean the few prep tools you used and then wash the Instant Pot. No boil-over mess to clean up on the stove top!
- You’ll never have mushy rice or undercooked rice again. This method cooks it to the right texture every single time.
Ingredients
Cooking jasmine rice has never been easier! Here’s the four simple ingredients you need to make fluffy rice that tastes delicious:
- jasmine rice
- broth or water
- salt
- butter, oil, or ghee
Substitutions and Variations
To make Mexican rice, stir in 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning before cooking. After cooking, stir in 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, and 1 cup of black beans.
Turn this into Asian inspired rice that’s great with your favorite stir-fry! Just use sesame oil instead of olive oil or butter. Then after cooking, season the rice with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions.
Broth will always result in more flavor than water, so I suggest using either vegetable broth or chicken broth. Add protein to your rice by cooking it in bone broth!
Don’t have jasmine rice on hand? Any other long-grain rice will work! Basmati rice is a great white rice substitute for jasmine rice.
How to Make Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make this versatile side dish in just minutes:
Measure out the rice you’ll be cooking, and transfer it to a fine mesh strainer. Rinse it well until the water begins to run clear. This removes a lot of excess starch!
Next, add all of the ingredients directly into the Instant Pot. Give it a quick stir with a spoon. Secure the lid, then set it to High Pressure for 3 minutes. Yup, only 3 minutes!
Once it’s done cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then release any residual pressure by pressing or turning the steam release valve, and carefully open the lid. Use a fork or spoon to fluff the rice, then transfer it to a dish for serving and enjoy!
Jasmine Rice Ratios
- For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, use 1 ¼ cups of liquid (water or broth).
- For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, add 2 teaspoons oil or butter.
- For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, use ¼ teaspoon of salt.
How to Store Jasmine Rice
Allow the rice to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container with a lid, a zip top bag, or a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze jasmine rice! To freeze, allow the rice to first cool to room temperature completely. Transfer to a freezer safe bag in a flat layer, gently squeezing as much air out of the bag as you can without smushing the rice. Rice can be stored in the freezer and used within 2 months for best taste.
What to Serve with Jasmine Rice
There are so many ways to use rice. I love serving it with salmon stir fry and classic pot roast, and it’s so yummy with other dishes like coconut lime chicken too! Serve a simple protein like bruschetta chicken or air fryer grilled chicken with rice too!
Or, use it to make burrito bowls with a hearty protein like chicken fajita meat or easy taco meat.
Tips for Success
These few tips will ensure your Instant Pot jasmine rice is a total success:
- To reheat your rice, place it in a microwave safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons liquid to the bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute, then fluff the rice gently with a fork. Repeat until warmed through.
- Don’t skip rinsing the rice! It really helps reduce the amount of starch on the rice which is key in creating the perfect texture.
- While the cook time is only 3 minutes, allow a full half hour for the rice to be completely done. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure cooker to preheat and another 10 minutes for pressure to naturally release.
FAQ
Some Instant Pots have a rice cooker function that automatically sets the Instant Pot to Low pressure, but in my onion, the rice tends to come out a little mushy. This method works much better.
Rice contains about 35 net carbs per cut, so it is not usually the best choice for Keto or Low Carb ways of eating. It is also not Whole30 or Paleo compatible, as it’s a grain.
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- Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash
- Instant Pot Cabbage & Bacon
- Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup
- Sweet Hawaiian Chicken
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
- Microwaved Sweet Potatoes
- Microwaved Broccoli
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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 ½ cups water or broth
- 4 teaspoons butter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly. Measure the rice and transfer to a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water under the water runs clear through it.
- Transfer the rice to the Instant Pot pot. Add the water or broth, salt, and oil or butter. Gently mix.
- Close the lid. Turn to High Pressure and set for 3 minutes.
- Allow for a NPR (Natural Pressure Release) for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure by pressing or turning the steam release valve. Carefully open the lid.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice, then transfer it to a dish for serving.
Notes
- Mexican Rice: Add 1 ½ Tablespoons taco seasoning before cooking. After cooking, stir in 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, and 1 cup of black beans.
- Asian-Style Rice (great with your favorite stir-fry!): Use sesame oil instead of olive oil or butter. After cooking, season the rice with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions.
- Liquid: For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, use 1.25 cups of water or broth.
- Butter/Oil: For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, add 2 teaspoons oil or butter.
- Salt: For every 1 cup of jasmine rice, use 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
