This Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe is a hands-off and straightforward way to get the most flavorful, fluffy, and tender rice every time! All you have to do is wash your jasmine rice, then cook it in a pressure cooker for less than 15 minutes! Plus, you can even prepare large amounts of rice at once if you want to meal prep it for the week!
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Easy Pressure Cooked Jasmine Rice
After unboxing a new Instant Pot, one of the first things everyone should make is a nice batch of cooked jasmine or basmati rice! Not only so that you perfect the cooking method right away but also so that you can prep ingredients for a delicious ground beef stir-fry or an easy entree to cook up next!
If you were doubtful that your rice cooker could be outdone by any multi-purpose cooker like the Instant Pot or a pressure cooker, you would be pleasantly surprised!
It may take you a try to get your rice perfectly fluffy, but if you carefully rinse your rice, you should nail it on your first attempt.
If you're ready for some more pressure cooker recipe ideas, check out my tasty recipes with alternate instructions, like my hearty Irish lamb stew and perfect corned beef and cabbage. Enjoy!
🥘 Ingredients
As you can see, there are not a lot of ingredients on the list! It is easy to scale up the recipe to double or triple the amount.
- Jasmine Rice - 1 cup of jasmine rice or almost any variety of long-grain rice will work.
- Water - 1 cup of water, or you could use coconut milk or chicken broth.
- Salt (Optional) - ¼ teaspoon of salt.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
It doesn't get easier than this Instant Pot recipe! You will need your Instant Pot (or pressure cooker), a silicone spatula set, and a fine mesh sieve to get started!
This recipe will make around 6 servings! If you like meal prepping, you can double or triple up on the ingredients.
- Prep. Rinse rice thoroughly for perfectly cooked rice! Place your rice into a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water, using your fingertips to turn and stir the rice until the water runs clear (it will appear white/milky/filmy when starting to rinse the starch from your rice).
- Cook. Place your water in the instant pot, and add the optional salt if desired. Add the rinsed rice into the water (keeping stray rice grains from the inner pot of your instant pot). Cook rice by selecting the manual cook time for 4 minutes.
- Serve. Allow your instant pot to go to 'keep warm' for 10 minutes after your cook time, then turn off your instant pot and do a natural pressure release, venting the steam. Use a fork to fluff the rice, and serve immediately.
Serve your fluffy rice with my easy pulled pork, turkey curry, or pan-fried balsamic chicken thighs! You could even use your leftover rice in my easy-fried rice recipe. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Broth for Added Flavor: Enhance the flavor of your jasmine rice by using broth. Match the broth to your protein - chicken, beef, seafood, or vegetable. Replace the water with an equal amount of your chosen broth or stock.
- Sauté for Depth: For an even richer flavor, sauté the rice in oil for about 2 minutes before adding water and pressure cooking. If you choose to sauté, reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes on the 'high' setting.
- Rice-to-Water Ratio: This recipe is flexible and can be adjusted using a 1:1 rice-to-water ratio. Whether you're cooking 1, 2, 3, or 4 cups of rice, the same amount of water and cooking time applies.
- Adding Oil or Butter: Consider adding 1 teaspoon of olive oil, butter, or your preferred cooking oil when cooking the rice for added richness.
- Cooking Long-Grain Rice: Jasmine rice is a long-grain variety that cooks differently than standard white rice. Avoid using the 'rice' setting (low pressure) on your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker for optimal results.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Store your cooked rice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Properly refrigerated it will last up to 4-6 days.
Reheat In The Microwave
Place leftover jasmine rice into a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water for each 1 cup of cooked jasmine rice. Stir the rice using a fork. Break up any clumps in the rice.
Cover most of the bowl with cling film, leaving an area for the steam to vent. Or cover with a paper towel (I use a damp paper towel for my best results). Depending on your portion size, 1-2 minutes on high in the microwave should reheat your rice. Be careful of steam when handling hot dishes!
Reheat On The Stove Top
Place leftover rice into a saucepan and stir with a fork to break up clumps. Drizzle water or a small amount of oil in to help add moisture back to the rice.
Heat on a low setting for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cooked rice is warmed through completely. Add water as necessary during the heating process to keep your rice fluffy and moist.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
If this is happening, you might not have washed your rice thoroughly enough before cooking. Unwashed rice contains residual starch, so the rice will gelatinize in the hot water, causing it to be extra sticky.
You most likely overcooked your rice if you end up with a mushy texture. Also, another reason could be that you used too much water. Both of these reasons can cause the rice's structure to break down.
Absolutely! Just make sure to allow your rice to completely cool down before you store it in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty storage bag. Enjoy within 6 months and follow the reheating directions above!
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- Instant Pot Minestrone - This delicious Italian-inspired soup has tender pasta and tasty vegetables!
- Instant Pot Leg Of Lamb - Instant Pot leg of lamb is an effortless yet extremely impressive main course meal!
- Instant Pot Mac And Cheese - If you love creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese, then you have to try this recipe with shredded cheddar cheese and Velveeta!
- Instant Pot Acorn Squash - Acorn squash has a beautiful combination of sweet and savory flavors, plus it's finished off with a sweet honey sauce!
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - Make some delicious pulled pork in your Instant Pot in a fraction of the time!
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken - Tender and perfectly seasoned shredded chicken is completely effortless to make in the Instant Pot! Plus, it can be used in so many different recipes!
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📖 Recipe Card
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Rinse rice thoroughly for best results! Place your 1 cup Jasmine rice into a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water, using your fingertips to turn and stir the rice until the water runs clear (it will appear white/milky/filmy when starting to rinse the starch from your rice).
- Place your 1 cup water in the instant pot, and add ¼ teaspoon salt if desired. Add the rinsed rice into the water (keeping stray rice grains from the sides of your instant pot). Select the manual cook time for 4 minutes.
- Allow your instant pot to go to 'keep warm' for 10 minutes after your cook time, then turn off your instant pot and do a natural release, venting the steam. Use a fork to fluff the rice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use broth to match your protein for adding more flavor to the jasmine rice. Simply swap the same amount chicken, beef, seafood, or vegetable broth or stock for the water amount needed for your desired portion size of cooked rice.
- You can also enhance the flavor by sautéing the rice with oil for about 2 minutes, prior to adding the water and pressure cooking the rice. Cook your rice for 3 minutes on 'high setting' rather than 4 minutes as directed above, if using this sauté option.
- This IP jasmine rice recipe can be reduced or increased, using a 1:1 ratio of rice and water. You can use 1 cup rice and 1 cup water, 2 cups each, 3 cups each, or 4 cups each rice and water with the same cooking time successfully.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter (or your choice of cooking oil) can be added when cooking your rice.
- Jasmine is a long grain rice, and cooks differently than standard white rice. Do not use the 'rice' setting (low pressure) on your instant pot or electric pressure cooker.
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