Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (Perfectly Fluffy)

This Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe eliminates the struggle to make perfectly fluffy rice and it only takes about 15 minutes total in the Instant Pot. Make as much or as little as you need.

If you’re used to cooking rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to make rice in the Instant Pot. I don’t own a rice cooker, but I used to make rice on the stove top all the time.

It never turned out as well as it does in the IP, so I don’t really see myself going back to that method any time soon. Try this sushi rice or basmati rice and see how they all come out perfectly cooked in the Instant Pot.

Why You’ll Love It

• Simple Cooking Process: Making jasmine rice in the Instant Pot is straightforward. Just add the rice and water, set the cooking time, and let the Instant Pot do its job. It’s a hassle-free way to cook rice without needing to watch over it.
• Great Texture: Instant Pot jasmine rice comes out with a perfect texture every time—soft, fluffy, and not too sticky. You’ll get consistent results with minimal effort, making it a reliable option for any meal.
• Time-Saving: Using the Instant Pot to cook jasmine rice is much quicker than traditional stovetop methods. You’ll have perfectly cooked rice in a fraction of the time, making it ideal for busy days when you need a quick and easy side dish.

Click to see a step-by-step instruction video.

What is Jasmine Rice?

Jasmine rice is a long grain rice grown in Southeast Asia and eaten with many dishes, particularly in Thailand. It is fragrant, light and fluffy, with a slight stickiness that holds on well to sauces. I like to use it for just about any dish that requires rice, like Panang and Green Curry.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Rice
• Water
• Olive oil
• Salt

As with any rice, all you really need is rice and water. I use a one to one ratio of Jasmine rice to water. And make sure it’s cold water so it has the extra time to heat up in the Instant Pot.

I also add olive oil and salt to flavor the rice. Jasmine rice, while aromatic, doesn’t have a flavor of its own, so it can turn out quite bland without the oil and salt, but you don’t have to add them, if you don’t want to.

You can add any extra flavorings or seasonings you want to at this stage too, but wait to add any liquids, like soy sauce or other sauces, until after cooking, so the balance of water to rice isn’t thrown off.

Helpful Tips

• One cup of dried rice makes approximately 3 cups of cooked rice. If you want to cook more rice, you can double or triple the amount of rice and water. Two cups of dried rice makes 6 cups of cooked rice. The cooking time is the same no matter if you use one or three cups of rice.
• A lot of people ask if it’s absolutely necessary to rinse the rice. You don’t have to do it for all kinds of rice, but for Jasmine it’s important to rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This will rinse off excess starches and prevent the rice in becoming too sticky or gummy.
• Jasmine rice does not need to soak before being cooked, so don’t leave it in the Instant Pot with the water for too long. It should be cooked right away, to prevent the rice from soaking up some of the water before hand. It can become soggy or it can trigger the burn warning when there isn’t enough water to rice ratio.
• You can let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to release some of the excess steam. It will become more fluffy as this occurs. However, don’t leave the rice in the pot on warm, or it will overcook and become soggy and gooey.

Stovetop Directions

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No problem!

Place the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring the contents to a boil on medium high heat. When it’s boiling, add the lid, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer.

Cook 12 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Keep the lid on and remove from the heat. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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