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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish

    Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    Published: Sep 29, 2019 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 10 Comments

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    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.

    Two bowls of jasmine rice with the Instant Pot in the background

    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
    Fork fluffing cooked jasmine rice in the Instant Pot

    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.

    Mesh sieve with rinse jasmine rice sitting on the Instant Pot

    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.

    Hand pouring cup of water in the Instant Pot with jasmine rice.

    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.

    Fork fluffing cooked jasmine rice in the Instant Pot

    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
    Two cups of cooked jasmine rice

    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!

    Two bowls of jasmine rice with the Instant Pot in the background.

    Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Cook time: 20 minutes
    Total time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    Learn how to make perfectly tender, fluffy jasmine rice in the Instant Pot with this quick, easy, fail-proof recipe! Perfect as a side dish or addition to your next stir-fry. 

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    1. Anita says

      October 29, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      Jasmine rice is our favorite at home. I love it that I can now prepare it perfectly with an Instant Pot.5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        So happy to hear, Anita!

        Reply
    2. Tisha says

      October 29, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      This rice is cooked to perfection! I always struggle with rice I'm excited to try this recipe!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks, Tisha! that was one of the many reasons I got a pressure cooker!

        Reply
    3. Beth says

      October 29, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      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!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 2:42 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Beth!

        Reply
    4. Irina says

      October 29, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      Great recipe! Easy, quick and delicious! Thanks for sharing.5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 07, 2019 at 2:42 pm

        Thank you for your feedback - so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Courtney says

      October 29, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Perfect every time!5 stars

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        October 29, 2019 at 6:02 pm

        Can you use med grain white rice ?

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