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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (perfect + fluffy!)
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (perfect + fluffy!) is made with jasmine rice.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 2 min
- Total
- 24 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Follow the pressure release
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
jasmine rice (white only)
In the method: Rinse the rice- Jasmine rice has a lot of starch stuck to the surface, and this can cause it to have an unpleasant texture.
butter (or coconut oil)
In the method: Fluff up the rice- add in butter or coconut oil, and use a rice paddle to fluff up the rice.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (white only)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups waterIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon butter (or coconut oil)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Instant Pot Jasmine Rice (perfect + fluffy!)
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and instant pot. Start with this step: Rinse the rice- Jasmine rice has a lot of starch stuck to the surface, and this can cause it to have an unpleasant texture.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
1- serving size represents ⅙ of the batch of rice, roughly ½ cup cooked rice. Storage Get it into the fridge within 2 hours of cooking- do not let it sit at room temperature for too long as this is the temperature at which harmful bacteria can replicate Store in an air tight container for up to 4 days Reheat until steaming hot Do not reheat more than once
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.