Emulsifier Free 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 beautifully stripped back — just rice, water, salt, and an optional touch of oil or butter — so there are absolutely no hidden additives or emulsifying agents to worry about. That matters more than people realize, because plenty of packaged or restaurant rice dishes sneak in processed fats and stabilizers that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you control every single thing that goes into the pot. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, which helps each grain stay distinct and light rather than clumping together, and the natural pressure release does the rest of the work for you. The result is perfectly separated, tender grains with that signature floral aroma jasmine rice is known for. Serve it alongside a stir-fry, a curry, or just with a drizzle of good olive oil — it holds its own every single time.
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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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