This Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe is a failproof cooking method for soft, chewy grains every time. It's a one-pot, easy-to-master cooking technique, offering a number of tips along the way.
Serve jasmine rice as a side dish to Thai curry, stir-fry and so much more.
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Jasmine rice is a wonderfully fragrant, super versatile grain to serve as a compliment to many main Asian dishes.
I particularly enjoy cooking this rice in my Instant Pot. It's a fast, simple, and hands-off cooking approach that results in perfectly plump rice every time - no stirring or watching the pot required.
You will never go back to cooking rice on the stovetop again!
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What is Jasmine Rice?
Jasmine rice is long-grain rice grown in Asia, primarily in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Southern Vietnam. It releases a sweet jasmine flower-like aroma on cooking, which is how it got its name.
Learn about the difference between basmati vs jasmine rice in this ultimate guide.
Ingredients - Notes & Substitutions
This Instant Pot jasmine rice requires just basic ingredients. We will need:
Jasmine Rice: look for long-grain jasmine rice in the global/international section of major grocery stores, specialty Asian markets, or online.
Water: water is a great base for cooking rice at home, but feel free to use low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock and reduce the salt to ⅛ teaspoon.
Salt: start with ¼ teaspoon and then work your way up from there depending on your seasoning level.
Olive Oil: This is an optional ingredient that adds a glossy sheen. Coconut oil is another great alternative.
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How to Make Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Cooking jasmine rice in the Instant Pot has never been easier thanks to two cooking techniques. Here are the steps for each one:
Step 1: Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice 2-3 times, until the water runs clear. Drain and keep aside.
Step 2: Pressure Cook ONE of Two Ways
Method 1: Main Pot
- Turn on the Instant Pot. Add rinsed rice, water, salt, and oil (if using).
- Close the lid and set the vent to sealing mode.
- Pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure on Pressure cook or Manual mode.
Method 2: Pot-In-Pot Method
- Assemble the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil (if using) in an oven-safe bowl that fits easily in your Instant Pot.
- Depending on the size of your pot, add 1-2 cups of water to the inner pot.
- Place a trivet. Place the rice bowl on top of that.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure, sealing mode.
Step 3: Release Pressure & Fluff
Once cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Release the remaining pressure by following the quick release instructions of your model. Open the lid after the pin drops.
Using a fork, gently fluff the rice. No stirring. Then, let the rice rest for 5 minutes, uncovered. This evaporates any excess moisture and the end result is fluffier.
Serving Suggestions
Curries with Asian-inspired flavors and ingredients pair really well with jasmine rice. Here are some of my favorites:
Curry: Serve it alongside Massaman curry, Thai salmon curry, green curry or chicken Panang curry.
Stir Fry: Serve steamed jasmine rice with Indo-Chinese chili paneer.
How to Store
Leftover jasmine rice will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: Cool the rice completely. Then, transfer to a freezer-safe plastic storage bag or individual Tupperware containers. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheating Instructions: Add a few tablespoons of water to the rice to rehydrate. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring each time in between until warmed through. Leftover jasmine rice can also be steamed or stir-fried on the stove.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Rinse Well: Rinsing removes the excess starch coating on rice and makes the end result very light and fluffy. A fine mesh strainer is a great tool to do that.
- Liquid to Rice Ratio: The water-to-rice ratio is different in the Instant Pot as compared to the stove-top recipe. I follow a ratio of 1 cup rice to 1 cup water.
- Rice Setting: In my test runs, results were exactly the same when cooking rice at High pressure for 5 mins, or, on the Rice mode. So, pick a mode based on your convenience.
- NPR or QR? For best results, I let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes, after which I manually release the remaining pressure.
- Pot-in-Pot Method: Add 1-2 cups of water to the inner pot based on the size of your pot. For 3 qt and 6qt, add 1 cup. For 8qt, add 2 cups. Please remember: you still have to add water to the rice bowl as per the recipe instructions.
- Fluff and Rest: After opening the lid, using a fork, gently fluff the rice. No stirring. Then, let the rice rest for 5 mins, uncovered. This evaporates any excess moisture and the end result is fluffier.
Frequently Asked Questions
After much trial and error, the best water to rice ratio when cooking jasmine rice in the Instant Pot is 1 cup of water to every 1 cup of rice.
Too much water was added to the rice at the beginning. To combat this, remove the stainless steel insert from the base and let it sit uncovered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
One cup of jasmine rice will take 5 minutes in the pressure cooker on High pressure, or on Rice setting.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice rinsed 2-3 times
- 1 cup water
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste (I use ¼)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse Rice
- Rinse the rice 2-3 times, until the water runs clear. Drain and keep aside.
Pressure Cook ONE of Two Ways:
- Main Pot: Turn on the Instant Pot. Add rinsed rice, water, salt and oil (if using). Close the lid and set the vent to sealing mode. Pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure on Pressure cook or Manual mode.
- Pot-in-Pot Method: Assemble the rinsed rice, water, salt and olive oil (if using) in an oven-safe bowl that fits easily in your Instant Pot. Depending on the size of your pot, add 1-2 cups of water in the inner pot. Place a trivet. Place the rice bowl on top of that. Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure, sealing mode.
Release Pressure and Fluff Rice
- Once cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Release the remaining pressure by following the quick release instructions of your model. Open the lid after the pin drops.Using a fork, gently fluff the rice. No stirring. Then, let the rice rest for 5 minutes, uncovered. This evaporates any excess moisture and the end result is fluffier.
Notes
- Rinse Well: Rinsing removes the excess starch coating on rice and makes the end result very light and fluffy. A fine mesh strainer is a great tool.
- Liquid to Rice Ratio: The water-to-rice ratio is way different in the Instant Pot as compared to the stove-top recipe. I follow a ratio of 1 cup rice to 1 cup water.
- Rice Setting: In my test runs, results were exactly the same when cooking rice at High pressure for 5 mins, or, on the Rice mode. So, pick a mode based on your convenience.
- NPR or QR? For best results, I let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes, after which I manually release the remaining pressure.
- Pot-in-Pot Method: Add 1-2 cups of water to the inner pot based on the size of your pot. For 3 qt and 6qt, add 1 cup. For 8qt, add 2 cups. Please remember: you still have to add water to the rice bowl as per the recipe instructions.
- Fluff and Rest: After opening the lid, using a fork, gently fluff the rice. No stirring. Then, let the rice rest for 5 mins, uncovered. This evaporates any excess moisture and the end result is fluffier.
Christa Colpitts says
Perfect
Aneesha says
Thank you 🙏🏼