Paraben 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. Jasmine rice has a naturally delicate floral aroma, and the pressure cooker method locks in that quality beautifully — no mushy grains, no scorched bottom, just perfectly separated, tender rice every time. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, packaged convenience foods and pre-seasoned rice blends can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives, so cooking from scratch with a handful of clean, simple ingredients is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here — rice, water, salt, and a touch of oil or butter — is exactly what it says it is, nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The quick rinse step removes excess surface starch, which is what gives you that light, non-clumpy texture rather than a sticky blob. A natural pressure release does the heavy lifting at the end, letting the steam finish the job gently so the grains stay intact and fluffy. Serve it alongside stir-fries, curries, or grilled proteins and it disappears fast — this is the kind of simple cooking that just makes everything else on the plate better.
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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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