Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

Instant Pot Jasmine Rice is a quick and reliable method for making perfectly fluffy, fragrant jasmine rice with a simple 1:1 water-to-rice ratio. This pressure cooker technique delivers restaurant-quality texture every time with minimal effort.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: fluffy jasmine rice, instant pot jasmine rice, jasmine rice recipe, pressure cooker rice

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 23

Servings: servings

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Cost: 1

Equipment

Instant Pot pressure cooker
fine mesh strainer for rinsing rice
measuring cups
measuring spoons
fork for fluffing rice

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice under cool running water until the water runs mostly clear.
Add the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot.
Add water, salt, and butter to the rice and stir gently.
Close the lid and set the steam release valve to the sealing position.
Select Pressure Cook or Manual and set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure naturally.
When cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
Move the steam release valve to venting and release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid carefully, directing steam away from your face.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl immediately to prevent overcooking.
Serve warm with your favorite dishes.

Notes

Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch. Do not skip the 10-minute natural pressure release, as it is essential for fluffy grains. Butter is optional but helps improve grain separation and flavor.

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