Latex Free Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and endlessly versatile, jasmine rice is one of those staples that elevates everything it sits beside — from a simple weeknight stir-fry to a slow-cooked curry. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of the stovetop method, delivering perfectly separated grains every single time without babysitting a pot or worrying about scorched bottoms. A quick rinse under cold water before cooking removes excess starch, which is the real secret to that light, non-clumpy texture you want. The natural pressure release does the heavy lifting at the end, letting the rice finish steaming gently so every grain stays tender without turning mushy. With just rice, water, salt, and an optional touch of butter or neutral oil, the ingredient list is about as clean and straightforward as it gets — no additives, no mystery components, nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of reliable, crowd-pleasing base recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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