Description
This Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe provides a quick and effortless way to cook perfectly fluffy and fragrant jasmine rice. Using the pressure cooking method, it ensures tender grains with minimal active cooking time, ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Rice and Liquid
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Transfer the rinsed rice into the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup of water. Optionally add 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and seal it. Set the cooking mode to Pressure Cook (or Manual) on High Pressure and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preference for firmness.
- Natural Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking completes. Then carefully perform a quick release to vent any remaining pressure.
- Fluff and Serve: Open the lid and use a fork to fluff the rice gently. Serve warm as a perfect base for a variety of dishes.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice removes excess starch, preventing clumping.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for softer or firmer rice; 3 minutes yields a firmer texture, while 5 minutes produces softer grains.
- Adding olive oil improves the rice’s texture and helps prevent sticking.
- Use the natural pressure release to enhance rice fluffiness and avoid burning at the bottom.
- Double the recipe amounts keeping the water-to-rice ratio consistent for larger servings.
