Low Sugar Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and endlessly versatile, this Instant Pot jasmine rice is the kind of effortless staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just rice, water, salt, and an optional pat of butter — so there is absolutely nothing sneaky hiding in the pot. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of packaged or restaurant rice dishes sneak in sweetened sauces, seasoned broths, or flavored oils that add sugar where you would never expect it. Here, you control every single thing that goes in. Rinsing the rice until the water runs clear is a small step that pays off big, giving you grains that are light and separate rather than gummy. The natural pressure release does the real heavy lifting, letting the rice finish cooking gently so every grain comes out perfectly tender. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything else that needs a clean, neutral base — this bowl has you covered.
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4 servings
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp neutral oil or unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30–45 seconds. Drain well.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and oil or butter (if using) to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
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