Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (with Pot-in-Pot Option)
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.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- Pot-in-Pot Stackable Containers
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt optional
US Customary - Metric
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!
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Notes
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg