PERFECT Jasmine + Basmati Rice in the Instant Pot✨🍚, by Tried Tested and True on YouTube. 6 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cool running water until the water runs mostly clear. This removes surface starch so the grains stay separate.
For jasmine rice, add 1 cup rinsed rice and 1 cup water to the pot. Use a 1 to 1 ratio for jasmine.
For basmati rice, add 1 cup rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups water. Basmati takes slightly more water than jasmine.
Add a pinch of salt if you like. Stir once so the rice sits in an even layer, then level the top with a spoon.
Lock the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Choose Pressure Cook or Manual on High pressure and set 3 minutes for jasmine or 4 minutes for basmati.
Let the pot finish and wait 10 minutes for a natural pressure release. Then turn the valve to Venting to release any remaining steam.
Open the lid away from your face. Fluff the rice with a fork, replace the lid and let it sit 5 minutes before serving.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not stir the rice after cooking, as this makes it sticky. Fluff gently with a fork instead.
If the rice looks wet, leave the lid off for a couple of minutes so extra steam escapes.
Rinse the rice well, since unrinsed rice gives a gummy texture.
Use the same cup for rice and water so the ratio stays correct.
Questions
Do I need to soak jasmine or basmati rice first?
No. Rinsing is enough for this method, and soaking can make the rice too soft in a pressure cooker.
Why is my Instant Pot rice sticking to the bottom?
The pot may have been too hot or the rice was not rinsed. Rinse the rice and add the water before the rice, then do not stir after cooking.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, keep the same rice to water ratio and use a 6 quart pot or larger. Cooking time stays the same, but the pot takes longer to come to pressure.
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