Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Cooking jasmine rice in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest ways to get consistently fluffy, perfectly cooked rice without any guesswork. With just a simple ratio of rice to water and a quick pressure cook, you get soft, fragrant grains every time. It’s a reliable, hands-off method that works for everything from weeknight dinners to meal prep.
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More About Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Do I Need to Rinse the Rice?
Rinsing is recommended because it removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming gluey. Even with olive oil added, rinsing helps keep the grains light and separate.
How Much Water Do I Use for Jasmine Rice in the Instant Pot?
Using 1¼ cups of water for each cup of rice works best for jasmine rice in the Instant Pot. Adding a little olive oil and salt helps season the rice from the start and improves the overall texture.
How Long Do I Cook Jasmine Rice in the Instant Pot?
Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release. The olive oil helps keep the grains tender while preventing them from clumping together.
Can I Double the Recipe?
Yes, you can double or even triple the recipe as long as you keep the same 1:1 ratio. Be sure to scale the olive oil and salt slightly so the rice stays evenly seasoned.
Why Did I Get a Burn Notice?
A burn notice usually happens when rice or starch sticks to the bottom of the pot. Make sure you stir well after adding the water, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom before sealing. The olive oil helps reduce sticking, but it’s still important to avoid letting dry rice sit directly on the bottom without enough liquid evenly distributed.
Instant Pot vs Stovetop Rice
The Instant Pot method is more hands-off and consistent, while stovetop rice requires more attention to timing and heat. Both work, but the Instant Pot is more forgiving.
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice washed
- 1¼ cups cold water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to "seal".1 cup jasmine rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, ¾ tsp sea salt
- Use the Pressure Cook function on High for 3 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
- Once the time is up, release the pressure with a Quick Release according to the manufacturer's directions
- Fluff the rice and serve.
