A detailed step by step post how to cook soft, fluffy and perfect Jasmine rice recipe every time using the instant pot pressure cooker with both pot in pot method and Main pot method. Jasmine rice is generally served with Curry or any side dish.
What is Jasmine Rice?
Jasmine Rice is a long-grain variety of fragrant rice (also known as aromatic rice). The grains cling and are somewhat sticky when cooked - Source Wiki
How to serve Jasmine Rice?
Jasmine rice can be enjoyed with Thai red curry or any curry of your choice. It can also be used to make Thai basil fried rice or vegetable fried rice.
How to cook perfect Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot
Main Pot Method:
Rince the rice 2-3 times until water runs clear (removes extra starch) and drain the remaining water and add the rice to the Instant Pot steel insert.
Add the water in to the pot and stir well.
Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.
When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
Open the lid and Fluff the rice with a fork or ladle and serve with your favorite side dish.
Pot in Pot Method:
Add the rinsed rice and water in a stainless steel bowl.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the rice bowl over the trivet in the Instant Pot.
Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.
When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
Open the lid and Fluff the rice with a fork or ladle and serve with your favorite curry.
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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 240ml
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 ¼ cup water
- salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rince the rice 2-3 times until water runs clear (removes extra starch) and drain the remaining water.
Main Pot Method:
- Add the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot steel insert.
- Add the water in to the pot and stir well.
- Close the lid on the pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the lid and Fluff the rice with a fork or ladle and serve with your favorite curry.
Pot in Pot Method:
- Add the rinsed rice and water in a stainless steel bowl.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the rice bowl over the trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid on the pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 4 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the lid and Fluff the rice with a fork or ladle and serve with your favorite curry.
Notes
- Rice to water ratio is very important for cooking any kind of rice.For a soft, fluffy, perfect jasmine rice I use the 1 ¼ cup water for 1 cup rice.
- The water and cooking time also depends on the variety, age of the rice and altitude of the location.
- To cook Brown Jasmine Rice, Follow the same steps as above and MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) for 22 minutes.
Nutrition
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