Nitrate & Nitrite Free Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Fluffy, fragrant, and endlessly versatile, this Instant Pot jasmine rice is the kind of reliable staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. The ingredients list is beautifully short — just rice, water, salt, and an optional touch of butter or neutral oil — so there's nothing hidden to worry about, which makes it a natural fit for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, and the combination of a quick high-pressure cook followed by a natural release is what gives you those perfectly separated, tender grains every single time. No mushy clumps, no crunchy centers — just clean, simple rice done right. It pairs effortlessly with everything from stir-fries and curries to grilled proteins and roasted vegetables, making it one of the most useful things you can have ready on a weeknight. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting while you focus on the rest of the meal, and the results are consistently better than stovetop if you've ever struggled with scorching or uneven cooking.
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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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