Brazil Nut Free Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and endlessly versatile, this Instant Pot jasmine rice is the kind of effortless staple that makes weeknight cooking feel almost too easy. The grains come out perfectly separated and tender every time, with that subtle floral aroma that makes jasmine rice so much more satisfying than a plain long-grain variety. A quick rinse before cooking removes excess starch, which is the real secret to getting that light, non-clumpy texture without any fuss. The ingredient list is about as clean and simple as it gets — just rice, water, salt, and an optional touch of butter or neutral oil — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your bowl. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, plain rice dishes can still feel risky when they come from restaurants or pre-seasoned pouches with murky sourcing. Making it yourself from scratch means you control every single thing that goes into the pot. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything else that deserves a great base.
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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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