Mustard 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. Jasmine rice has a naturally floral aroma and a slightly sticky, tender texture that makes it perfect alongside stir-fries, curries, grilled proteins, or anything saucy. The method here is clean and straightforward — just rice, water, salt, and an optional touch of butter or neutral oil — so there is absolutely nothing hiding in the pot that could cause a reaction. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, plain rice dishes can still be a minefield when store-bought seasoned blends or pre-cooked pouches sneak in unexpected spice mixes, but cooking from scratch like this puts you fully in control. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch for a lighter, more separated grain, and the natural pressure release does the heavy lifting to lock in that soft, pillowy texture. A quick fluff with a fork at the end and it is ready to serve — simple, satisfying, and completely worry-free.
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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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