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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Recipe

How to make Jasmine Rice - Pot in Pot Method and Main Pot Method using Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups jasmine rice rinsed and drained
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt optional

Instructions

Pot in Pot Method
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  1. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert.
  2. Add rice, water, and salt to a stainless steel bowl. Place the rice bowl over the trivet and place the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  3. Pressure cook for 4 minutes, followed by a 5 minutes natural pressure release. Release the remaining pressure manually and then open the Instant Pot.
Main Pot Method
  1. This method works best when you have more than 1.5 cups of jasmine rice.
  2. Add rice, water and salt into the Instant Pot insert.
  3. Pressure cook on Hi pressure mode for 4 minutes followed by quick release.

Notes

  • Jasmine Rice does not need soaking simply rinse well and drain
  • Once you open the Instant Pot lid, transfer the inner pot to a trivet on your counter. This stops the rice from cooking further and helps prevent the rice from getting mushy
  • If the rice looks uncooked, simply put the inside insert back in, close the Instant Pot and allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes. The remnant heat will further cook the rice
  • Do not mix the rice when it's steaming hot, this will start breaking the grains. Allow the rice to cool a bit and then gently fluff up using a silicone spatula
  • Gently run a soft silicone spatula on the sides of the pot and serve
  • If you are making rice ahead for a party, simply allow the rice to cool. You can even take it out in a large tray, cool it down, feel free to use your hands to separate the grains gently. If the grain seems sticky simply wet your hands with cold water and it will allow to separate the grains. Reheat in the microwave, oven or chaffing dish when ready to serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 880mg (37%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 880mg 37%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.