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    Perfect Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    May 5, 2022 · 22 Comments

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    Instant pot jasmine rice is so easy to make for fluffy, tender results every time! Just 4 ingredients (including water and salt), 5 minutes pressure cooking time, and 10 minutes release for fool-proof perfect jasmine rice!

    completed bowl of instant pot jasmine rice against a light surface

    Perfect Fluffy Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Every Time

    Rice is a delicious, all-purpose side dish (like Instant Pot mashed potatoes) for almost any meal. When cooked correctly, it’s fluffy, tender, and flavorful. Unfortunately, when done wrong, you can end up with a stodgy, gluey, bland mess (or worse, hard, chewy, and burned!) … yuck! Luckily, after lots of testing, it’s time to share how to cook jasmine rice in an Instant Pot for perfect results every time. 

    With just 5 minutes of cooking time and 10 minutes to naturally release, cooking jasmine rice in an Instant Pot/ pressure cooker is quick and effortless. Walk away or prepare the rest of your meal and come back to perfect results every time in under 20 minutes—no need for a rice cooker!

    Best of all, Instant Pot jasmine rice requires a super simple 1:1 ratio of rice to water, so once you’ve tried it once, it’s easy to repeat the fantastic results repeatedly. Then again, I’m a big fan of making a double or triple batch since the leftovers store marvelously in the freezer for up to 6 months! 

    The Ingredients

    The base jasmine rice Instant Pot recipe requires a handful of pantry staples and water. It couldn’t get simpler than that!

    • Jasmine rice: This method is for Instant Pot jasmine white rice. To use brown jasmine rice, the cooking time and water ratios change. 
    • Water: For more flavor, you could use vegetable broth/ stock instead. 
    • Olive Oil: This will help prevent the rice grains from sticking together. Coconut will also work. 
    • Salt: To season the water well. Adjust the amount if using stock instead. 
    ingredients for instant pot jasmine rice against a light background

    What Is The Ratio of Water to Jasmine Rice?

    Luckily, the water ratio for cooking perfect jasmine rice is a simple 1:1. That means for every one cup of dry jasmine rice, you’ll need one cup of water (or vegetable stock).

    Note that the measuring cup that comes with an Instant Pot is just 180ml, not the standard 250ml US cup. 

    Optional add-ins & Recipe Variations

    For those of you who think plain rice is bland (yes, I know there are lots of you out there), you’ll be happy to know there are plenty of ways to boost the flavor of this Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe further.

    • Vegan butter: Buttered rice rivals that of even buttered mashed potatoes. Use your favorite vegan butter. 
    • Lemon: Add the zest of a lemon while cooking and the juice when serving. Lime would also work. 
    • Herbs: Add a bay leaf while the jasmine rice cooks, or experiment with mixing in thyme, rosemary, oregano, etc. 
    • Leafy greens: Add spinach or kale at the end, stirring it in, and then leaving the pressure cooker lid closed for several minutes for it to wilt. 
    • Garlic: Add chopped garlic to the rice while cooking OR sauté the garlic in the IP before adding the rice and liquid. Both will result in different garlicky flavor profiles. 
    • Coconut jasmine rice: Use half vegetable stock or water and half canned, unsweetened coconut milk (I.e., Thai Kitchen, etc.). 
    • Peas: Generally, I’ll cook veggies separately, but you could add in some peas and/or corn fairly easily. Make sure they’re defrosted first, or it will affect the pressure cooker jasmine rice cooking time. 
    • Beans: Add pre-cooked beans to boost the protein and fiber levels. 

    How to Cook Jasmine Rice In An Instant Pot?

    Cooking Instant Pot jasmine rice is effortless. Just measure the ingredients, set the time, and walk away. 

    • First, rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
    process shot of water being added to rice in strainer

    You can either do this under running water or place the strainer in a large bowl filled with water. Swish the rice around with your hands and when the water is really milky, discard and replace it. Do this 3-4 times (until the water is almost clear). 

    • 2) Then, transfer the rice to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker with the water (or stock), olive oil, and salt. Stir. 
    process shot of water being added to rice in pot
    process shot of oil being added to rice in pot
    • 3) Cook on MANUAL high pressure for five minutes, then allow it to release the pressure naturally.
    instant pot settings for jasmine rice shown on instant pot

    Do the natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes, then you could carefully open vent/valve to release the remaining pressure. 

    • 4) Finally, open the lid and fluff the Instant Pot rice with a fork or soft silicone spatula (the latter will help avoid rice breakage). Enjoy! 

    If the rice seems a little wet still (it shouldn’t), then just leave it for a few minutes to allow excess liquid to steam away. 

    FAQs

    Is jasmine rice white rice?

    You can get both. Regular jasmine rice is usually white rice. However, there are also whole-grain varieties of jasmine rice, including brown, black, and red. 

    Is jasmine rice sticky?

    Yes and no. It is naturally slightly sticky when cooked but definitely not on the same level as sticky rice varieties like sushi rice or glutinous rice. 

    What is the dry to cooked rice ratio?

    One cup of dried jasmine rice will make three cups of cooked rice. 

    How to serve jasmine rice?

    Jasmine rice is the popular side dish for Southeast Asian cuisine. However, you can use it basically anywhere you want to add rice. I.e., with curry, cooked proteins, a stir fry, etc. 

    How to use leftover rice?

    Day-old jasmine rice will work great for making a simple fried rice dish. You can also mix it into patties, add it to salads, make rice balls, etc. 

    Top Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Rinse the rice well: Rub the rice grains with your fingers as you rinse. This is important to keep it from becoming gluey and foamy and making a mess in your Instant Pot. 
    • To avoid the ‘burn’ notice: Scale this recipe to your Instant Pot. A single cup of rice will work fine in a 3qt or 6qt, but if your machine is 8qt, I recommend doubling or tripling the batch (save any leftovers in the fridge or freezer) or using a pot in pot method to cook the smaller batch. 
    • To avoid waste: When rinsing the rice, use the bowl (rather than running water) method, and use the milky water to water your plants, rather than discarding it. 
    • To scale the recipe: There’s no need to increase or decrease the cooking time.
    • For extra flavor: Sauté the jasmine rice in the instant pot with a bit of oil until it’s fragrant. Then add the water and cook. This adds a nutty depth to the rice. 

    How To Store Jasmine Rice?

    Fridge: Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Transfer it to the fridge within two hours of cooking it to avoid food safety issues.  

    Fun fact: If you used coconut oil in the recipe, this could help reduce the rice’s calorie content by up to 60% by helping turn it into resistant starch. However, it only works if the rice is cooked and then cooled for 12 hours before eating it. 

    Freezer: Allow it to cool and then store in portions in either Ziplock/Stasher bags or airtight containers for up to 6 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using/reheating. 

    Reheat: Use either the microwave or the stovetop to reheat the rice. During storage, it will probably have dried a little, so add an extra splash of water or stock and cover while heating to allow it to steam and fluff up once more. 

    More Vegan Side Dishes

    • Air Fryer Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Butternut Squash [Cubes + Halves]
    • Crispy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
    • Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Pan-Fried Garlic Tofu Triangles

    If you try this Instant Pot garlic Jasmine rice recipe, I’d love to know what you think in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

    Photos by Alfonso Revilla

    completed Perfect Instant Pot Jasmine Rice in two bowls against a white background

    Perfect Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    Instant pot jasmine rice is so easy to make for fluffy, tender results every time! Just 4 ingredients (including water and salt), 5 minutes pressure cooking time, and 10 minutes release for fool-proof perfect jasmine rice!
    5 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 456 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • strainer
    • pressure cooker
    • instant pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups of jasmine rice
    • 2 cups of cold water
    • ½ teaspoon of olive oil
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Using a fine-mesh strainer, rinse your rice until the water runs clear.
    • Add it to your pressure cooker with the water, olive oil, and salt and stir.
    • Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes, and then do a natural release.
    • Remove and fluff with a fork.

    Notes

    • Rinse the rice well: Rub the rice grains with your fingers as you rinse. This is important to keep it from becoming gluey and foamy and making a mess in your Instant Pot. 
    • To avoid the ‘burn’ notice: Scale this recipe to your Instant Pot. A single cup of rice will work fine in a 3qt or 6qt, but if your machine is 8qt, I recommend doubling or tripling the batch (save any leftovers in the fridge or freezer) or using a pot in pot method to cook the smaller batch. 
    • To avoid waste: When rinsing the rice, use the bowl (rather than running water) method, and use the milky water to water your plants, rather than discarding it. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda says

      May 05, 2022 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I actually just made rice in my Instant Pot tonight!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2022 at 1:39 am

        Nice! Love how easy it is to whip up some fluffy rice!

        Reply
    2. Tina says

      May 06, 2022 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      I love jasmine rice and can't wait to utilize this recipe next time I make it!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2022 at 1:39 am

        Let us know how it turns out for you!

        Reply
    3. Gina H. says

      May 06, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Jasmine rice is my favorite kind of rice. Using the Instant Pot to make rice is such a great idea with so little clean up. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2022 at 1:39 am

        Same! Love how fluffy it is! And the clean up time is definitely a big plus!

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      May 06, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      the perfect base for almost EVERY stir fry ever!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2022 at 1:40 am

        Truth!

        Reply
    5. Jacqui says

      May 07, 2022 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      Great help for putting that pressure cooker to use!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2022 at 1:40 am

        Definitely! It's one way to easily use it and whip up some good food!

        Reply
    6. Chantry says

      May 08, 2022 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      This method worked perfectly! I loved how fluffy it came out. So good!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:33 am

        Right?! So fluffy and delicious!

        Reply
    7. Anna says

      May 09, 2022 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for very insightful post. Cooking rice in a proper way is important, so all your tips are very useful. Nothing like a fluffy jasmin rice as addition for a good veggie curry.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:34 am

        So true! A great combo for curry dishes!

        Reply
    8. Katie says

      May 09, 2022 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      This works so perfectly! The only way i'm making my rice from now on!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:35 am

        Agreed! So so good!

        Reply
    9. nancy says

      May 10, 2022 at 3:11 am

      5 stars
      no more soggy rice - this recipe makes perfect rice every time!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:35 am

        Yesss! It's a winner!

        Reply
    10. Teodora says

      May 11, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love it! So flufy!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2022 at 3:37 am

        Yesssss so good!

        Reply
    11. Janaye says

      May 30, 2022 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      Instant pot rice is the best rice!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        June 01, 2022 at 1:10 am

        Right?! So easy and delicious!

        Reply

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