Make perfectly cooked, soft, and fluffy Jasmine Rice in the Instant Pot—every time! This tried-and-tested recipe includes two foolproof methods: directly in the main pot or using the pot-in-pot technique. Just add rice and water, set the timer, and let the Instant Pot do the rest to make fragrant jasmine rice effortlessly at home.
Having rice with every meal is a common practice in many Asian cultures. Even my mother-in-law likes to eat rice almost every day. It is just the most comforting side dish that makes you feel at home.
I enjoy making rice in the Instant Pot, which you can see from the numerous and varied Instant Pot rice dishes on this blog.
The best part of using the Instant Pot is that you don’t need a special device, like a rice cooker, which does just one thing. You also don’t have to stand in front of the stovetop to tend to the boiling water or check if the rice is cooked. You just add the rice and water to the instant pot, set the timer, and come back after it beeps to perfectly cooked rice.
In the past, I have shared my basmati rice recipe. But only enjoy Thai curries or any Asian stir-fry dishes with jasmine rice. Hence, here is my tried-and-tested Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe. I first shared this recipe in 2017…wow, it’s been 8 years since then. Below is the original photo I shared for this recipe 🙂
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Check out recipes for wild rice, brown rice, or cumin rice in the pressure cooker.
How to cook Jasmine Rice in the Instant Pot?
To get perfect rice in the instant pot, there are two crucial factors: the amount of water to add and the cooking time.
I like my rice al dente, not mushy. That said, everyone has different preferences for rice, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste.
Make sure to use white jasmine rice for this recipe. The rice-to-water ratio can be different for brown rice. Check out my Instant Pot brown rice recipe for perfect results.
Traditionally cooked jasmine rice in a saucepan needs 1.5 times the amount of water as the rice. However, in an Instant Pot, less water is enough to get perfectly cooked rice. I use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water for soft, fluffy jasmine rice.
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
To cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot steel insert, I use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water. I don’t soak the rice; I just rinse it well using a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This helps to remove any extra starch and prevents mushy rice.
Ensure to drain all excess water after washing, so the rice-to-water ratio is maintained while cooking to get fluffy jasmine rice.
Then, add the rinsed rice to the pot with the same amount of water.
Cook them on the pressure cook setting on high pressure for 3 minutes, and then do a 10-minute natural pressure release. This means releasing the pressure and opening the Instant Pot 10 minutes after it beeps.
Perfectly cooked, soft, fluffy, and so fragrant. This will be your new favorite way to cook jasmine rice. Once you try it, there is no going back!
Pot-in-Pot Jasmine Rice
To cook pot-in-pot jasmine rice, you’ll need a trivet and a bowl that fits inside the Instant Pot. If I’m preparing only rice, I use the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot. If you’re cooking the main dish along with the rice, you’ll need a long-legged trivet.
You will also need a bowl that can fit inside the pressure cooker. Here is one on Amazon – Ekonova Stackable Stainless Steel Insert Pans. I have also done PIP for rice in a Pyrex glass bowl, but these need a couple of extra minutes to cook the rice.
Learn more about the instant pot pot-in-pot method with this comprehensive guide!
Wash the jasmine rice using a mesh strainer. Add the washed rice to the bowl, and add an equal amount of water as you add the rice. If you like, add salt.
Add 1 cup of water to the main Instant Pot insert and place the trivet inside. Now, place the pot with rice and water on top of the trivet.
Set the Instant Pot on manual mode for 6 minutes with the vent in the sealing position. When the Instant Pot beeps, do a 10-minute NPR (natural pressure release), which means releasing the pressure manually 10 minutes after the beep. Perfectly cooked Jasmine rice is ready.
You can use the same process to make rice in Ninja Foodi pressure cooker as well.
Advantages of the Pot-in-Pot Jasmine Rice
- You can cook a smaller quantity of rice.
- You don’t need to wash the large Instant Pot insert if you are just cooking rice.
- You can cook in the serving bowl itself.
- You can cook a complete meal at once and save precious time. With the entree in the main steel insert and rice in a bowl on a trivet.
Pro-Tips
Rinse the rice well: Always rinse Jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from turning gummy.
Use the correct rice-to-water ratio: For fluffy rice, the ideal ratio is 1:1 (1 cup of rice to 1 cup of water) when cooking directly in the main pot. If you like much softer rice, increase the water slightly to a ratio of 1:1.25.
No soaking is needed: it cooks quickly and evenly with no prep.
Add a pinch of salt or a drizzle of oil (optional): A little salt enhances flavor, and a tiny bit of oil or ghee can help prevent sticking and give the grains a silky finish.
Fluff with a fork, not a spoon: Once done, gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Using a spoon can mash them.
Storage: Leftover jasmine rice can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days after cooking. Before storing, let the rice reach room temperature and store it in an airtight container. You can freeze this cooked rice in small batches for up to 6 months. For thawing, place the container in the refrigerator overnight to thaw and then use it.
What to Serve with Jasmine Rice?
My favorite way to enjoy jasmine rice is with curries and stir-frys. Serve this aromatic jasmine rice alongside Panang Curry or Thai green curry.
My family also loves to pair any Asian tofu recipes, such as Kung Pao Tofu or Tofu Broccoli stir fry, with jasmine rice. Oh…and also my Chili Chicken and Pumpkin Chicken Curry.
It’s also great to add to poke bowls or any Asian bowls, served with a side of garlic green beans or Asian Brussels sprouts.
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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (with Pot-in-Pot Option)
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Instructions
- Wash jasmine rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. You can also wash in a bowl 2-3 times until the water is clear. Make sure to drain any remaining water.
Instant Pot Method
- Add water and rice to the pressure cooker. Add salt, if using. Close the lid with the vent in sealing position. Start the pressure cooker in pressure cook mode at high pressure for 3 minutes.
- When the pressure cooker beeps, do a 10-minute natural pressure release, which means release the pressure and open the lid 10 minutes after it beeps.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Perfectly cooked fragrant jasmine rice is ready to be enjoyed.
Pot-in-Pot Method (PIP)
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot steel insert. Place the trivet in the instant pot.
- Add water and rice to a steel or oven-safe glass bowl that fits inside the pot. Place the bowl on the trivet.
- Close the lid with the vent in sealing position. Set in pressure cook mode on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When the pressure cooker beeps, do 10 minutes natural pressure release, which means release the pressure and open the lid 10 minutes after it beeps.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Jasmine Rice is ready to be enjoyed!
Thanks for the recipe.
How do you adjust the roce according to the amount of cups you are cooking? Is there a formula?
Hi Yesenia – The cooking time always remains the same for rice in the instant pot even if you increase or decrease the quantity.
Last attempts at cooking in “the pot” resulted in the “burn message. Rice was ok though. I tried your pot in the pot method and it was perfect.
Hey Cindy – Glad to hear the pot-in-pot method to cook rice worked well. That is certainly my preferred method to make rice. Thank you for sharing back your review!
I find if you rinse the rice really well before cooking, you will almost never get the burn message.
Thanks for sharing, Cherie!
I don’t have a high and low setting, so several recipes for jasmine/basmati rice were not going to work for me since they required both. I used your recipe set for 5 minutes since I had a pyrex bowl and merlot beef beneath it (many of the ingredients frozen). First time I’ve ever achieved perfect jasmine rice, and first time to try in the pressure cooker! Thank you!
Yay! Glad the jasmine rice were perfect for you. Love pip option!