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This easy Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe lets you make perfect rice in the electric pressure cooker in just a few minutes. Serve it as a quick side dish or as part of your main dish!
Easy Instant Pot Rice
This pressure cooker jasmine rice tastes exactly like the kind you get at your favorite Thai restaurant — maybe even better. Once you learn to make rice in the Instant Pot, you won’t want to make it any other way–not even in a rice cooker!
Jasmine rice was the very first Instant Pot recipe I made when I got my new Instant Pot over 5 years ago. I actually chose to make it because I figured it would be easy enough, and it wouldn’t be huge waste of time or money if I messed it up. Back then I was completely new to the world of pressure cooking, and I wanted to play it safe.
I chose wisely. The rice was amazing, especially since I grew up on instant rice and never really mastered the art of cooking rice any other way. This pressure cooker version of jasmine rice is even better than what we get at our favorite Thai place because it’s homemade. We make this recipe for Jasmine rice at least once or twice a week (My daughter can eat rice every day!) and this fragrant jasmine rice turns out perfect every single time. It’s delicious with Swiss Steak! Trust me — it is an absolutely foolproof recipe!
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Ingredient Notes
You only need a few ingredients for this simple side dish. You can get them online or in your grocery store. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Jasmine rice — I use white jasmine long-grain rice for this recipe.
- Sea salt — adds flavor to the rice. It’s best to season rice when cooking, just as you do for pasta.
- Water — cold water to cook the rice and help build pressure
- Olive oil — helps prevent the rice from sticking
You may also want to buy a big fine mesh strainer, which really helps when rinsing rice.
Rice to Water Ratio
I use a ratio of 1 part rice to 1 part water or 1 cup of rice to 1 cup water — equal parts, or 1:1. Some recipes call for more water, but I think the texture is perfect when the ratio is equal — not too dry, not too gooey. It has just the right amount of sticky texture so the rice won’t fall off of your fork.
How to Make Jasmine Rice in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Making rice in the Instant Pot is super easy– no stirring or watching the pot needed. I definitely recommend rinsing it well before you add it to the pot, though. First, measure the rice in a dry measuring cup. Then, dump it in the strainer, and rinse it well with cold running water. When the water runs clear, turn the water off. My daughter is now in charge of this part — She loves swirling the rice around under the water!
Next, I add the rinsed rice and a little salt to the pressure cooker. I also add some olive oil, too. Pour the water into the inner pot, and swirl the rice and water together with a fork or spoon.
How Long to Cook Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot
The rice is done after cooking on high pressure for 4 minutes and a natural release of 10 minutes, for a total cooking time of 14 minutes. And that’s it, you guys! Perfect jasmine rice every time! Just stir the rice, and serve. This jasmine rice Instant Pot recipe is for 2 cups of jasmine rice, but the cook time is the same for 3 cups of rice or 1 cup of rice. Note that while there is a rice setting on the Instant Pot, I don’t use it, as it’s less exact and sometimes results in mushy rice.
Variations
You can make various types of rice using the Instant Pot.
This recipe uses white jasmine rice, which is a type of long-grain white rice. You can make basmati rice or plain white long grain rice using the same recipe. brown jasmine rice in the Instant Pot, but it will take longer to cook.
When cooking your rice, use broth instead of water, or a mixture of both, to add a bit of extra flavor.
Vegetable broth or chicken broth will work best. Don’t worry, it won’t detract from the natural flavor of the rice at all!
How to Store and Reheat Cooked Rice
Store any leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Do not leave rice sitting out at room temperature for more than an hour, for safety.It is safe to reheat rice! If microwaving, add a little water if the rice is dry, and microwave until it’s steaming hot or 165 degrees f. Mix the rice around and heat in increments so that it’s heated completely. You can also steam or stir fry leftover rice over the stove. Just make sure it’s piping hot!
Expert Tips
Follow these tips to make perfect jasmine rice in the Instant Pot every time.
Remove rice and serve immediately after cooking. Do not use the keep warm setting as the rice will stick to the bottom of the pot.
Use a dry measuring cup to measure the rice evenly. Do not use the cup that comes with the pressure cooker as it is not accurate.
Use a fine-mesh strainer to rinse rice well before cooking.
Use a wet measuring cup to measure the cups of water evenly, and use 1 cup of water to 1 cup of rice.
Add a little olive oil or vegetable oil when cooking to prevent rice from sticking.
More Instant Pot Rice Recipes
If you prefer brown rice, try my Instant Pot brown rice recipe. You can also use the basic pressure cooker rice recipe to make chicken and rice, teriyaki chicken and rice, kielbasa and rice, Mexican beef and rice and homemade dog food.
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer
- Add the rice to the inner pot of the pressure cooker, and sprinkle with sea salt
- Add the water, and swirl in the olive oil
- Cover with the lid, set the valve to sealing, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
- Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release, then hit CANCEL, and turn valve to venting to release remaining pressure
- When pin drops, carefully open lid, stir rice, and serve
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I ALWAYS use this instant pot rice recipe, I make Indian flavored rice with veggies, Mexican rice with veggies, Asian rice with cabbage/ carrot/ ginger and Italian rice with onion/garlic/celery/ green pepper. I always saute the veg first then add water and follow accordingly. I buy the bulk Thai jasmine rice from costco so I take advantage of it, plus rice is healthier than pasta, thanks meatloaf and melodrama!
So glad you like the recipe. Thanks Emma!
You show a picture of Mahatma jasmine rice which calls for 1 cup rice to 1 1/2 water, not 1:1. I followed your instructions using Mahatma and the rice was underdone.
I have been making this recipe for years without any problems. The ratio is different in a pressure cooker.
Perfect jasmine rice for me – minimum effort with awesome results!!!!
Loved this simple, easy to follow recipe that provides consistent results, and super easy to remember. 4-10 = 14 (4 minutes pressure cook, 10 minutes on hold).
I did everything exactly to the recipe, including washing the rice, adding olive oil, salting and 1:1 ratio for jasmine rice. I made two cups of rice (actual cups – not rice cooker cups).
I do have a professional rice cooker, and will continue to use it, but every so often will certainly use the instant pot in order to change things up a little. Rice Cooker takes about an hour and this recipe takes 14 minutes plus a little bit of time prior to pressuring up.
I honestly would NOT change anything in this recipe. Keep it simple and easy to use! It’s just as easy as a rice cooker, only faster!
Just tried this recipe! Worked great and the smell is heavenly! Will be making it this way from now on!
Thank you! However, you have an error on your recipe card that says 14 minutes of cook time but is really only 4? I am confused, so I looked at other recipes that said 4…
No error. 4 minutes pressure cooking and 10 minutes natural release, which is necessary for this recipe, equals 14 minutes cooking. If you read the post, it explains.
This recipe made the perfect rice for my Fried Rice recipe. (The only thing that I cange is the protein… Chicken, Pork, Shrimp,etc)
I make it a day before I make the fried rice and it has always (and I mean ALWAYS) turned out perfectly!
Thank you so much for a cooking method that will make me proud to serve my fried rice to my friends and family.
I’ve tried every rice cooking recipe out there and this is the one that I use and share with everyone.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Sandy. You just made my day!