Cook perfectly tender, fluffy jasmine rice in your Instant Pot every time with this quick, easy, fail-proof recipe! Perfect as a side dish or addition to your next stir-fry.
One of the things I love cooking the most in my Instant Pot is all sorts of grains. Whether it's quinoa, wheat berries, Basmati rice, brown rice, or black rice, the pressure cooker makes it convenient to whip up a batch and allows me to step away while my grains cook.
Jasmine rice is easy to make with the Instant Pot. All you need are a few ingredients, including:
- Jasmine rice
- Water
- An Instant Pot (I use both the Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart and Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart with great results)
- Measuring cup
- Fine mesh sieve or a bowl - to rinse the rice
Jasmine rice-to-water ratio
To make a batch of jasmine rice or really any type of rice, the ratio between water and rice is extremely important to achieve a perfectly tender texture.
I use this simple formula when I’m cooking it in the pressure cooker:
For 1 cup of jasmine rice, use 1 cup of water.
Pro tip: try using broth or stock instead of water for added flavor. For coconut-flavored rice, try light coconut milk!
How to cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot
1. Rinse the rice: Rinse the jasmine rice in a mesh sieve under cool running water for a few minutes. Drain well.
2. Combine ingredients: In the insert of the Instant Pot, combine the water and jasmine rice.
Pro tip: To add a deeper flavor to the jasmine rice, simply sautee it with oil or butter in the Instant Pot insert for a few minutes before adding the water and pressure cooking it.
3. Pressure cook: Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve on “sealing”, and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Once completed, turn off the Instant Pot and wait 10 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Quick-release any remaining pressure* and remove the lid.
4. Fluff and serve: Using a fork, fluff the perfectly cooked jasmine rice. Serve immediately or cool down before storing for later.
Storing and reheating
To store: Store up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
To freeze: Make a bigger batch of rice and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw and reheat in a saucepan. Add a few drops of water if it's dry.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to rinse jasmine rice? Yes, rinse under cool water to remove any unwanted debris.
How do you quick-release pressure? Quick-release by carefully turning the steam valve to the “Venting” position. Once the steam has completely escaped, the pin will down. You can now carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
What size Instant Pot did you use? I’ve tested this recipe on both my Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart and Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart with great results. However, you may need to tweak how long you cook the rice, based on preference, the size, model, and brand of your pressure cooker.
Serving suggestions
Prepared jasmine rice can be used in many ways and make a tasty addition to meals. The following are a few ways to enjoy it:
- Enjoy it in a quick and easy stir-fry
- Serve as a side to Indian Chickpea Curry or lentils
- Enjoy it with Cauliflower Tikka Masala
- Serve it with veggies, such as broccoli, carrots, or beets
- Serve it with beans, such as pinto or black beans
Other Instant Pot recipes
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
- Instant Pot Cabbage
- How to Cook Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Cauliflower
Looking for other rice recipes to make in the Instant Pot? Check out Basmati rice, black rice, sushi rice, and brown rice.
Did you make this Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe? Leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let us know how it turned out! Be sure to tag me on Real + Vibrant’s Instagram to show me what you made!
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice in a mesh sieve under cool running water for a few minutes. Drain well.
- In the insert of the Instant Pot, combine the water and jasmine rice.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve on “sealing”, and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Once completed, turn off the Instant Pot and wait 10 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Quick-release any remaining pressure* and remove the lid.
- Using a fork, fluff the perfectly cooked jasmine rice. Serve immediately or cool down before storing for later.
Anita says
Jasmine rice is our favorite at home. I love it that I can now prepare it perfectly with an Instant Pot.
Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
So happy to hear, Anita!
Tisha says
This rice is cooked to perfection! I always struggle with rice I'm excited to try this recipe!
Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thanks, Tisha! that was one of the many reasons I got a pressure cooker!
Beth says
Jasmine rice is my most favorite rice! I love your tip to use coconut milk for a tasty, sweet flavor too! Just give me a bowl of jasmine rice and some soy sauce and I am a happy lady!
Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
So glad you enjoyed it, Beth!
Irina says
Great recipe! Easy, quick and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
Thank you for your feedback - so glad you enjoyed it!
Courtney says
Perfect every time!
Elizabeth says
Can you use med grain white rice ?