Cooking jasmine rice instant pot style has completely changed dinner time for millions of home cooks around the world — and once you try it, you’ll never go back to the stovetop. Imagine walking into your kitchen after a long day, dumping rinsed rice and water into your Instant Pot, pressing one button, and 30 minutes later having light, fluffy, perfectly separated grains that smell like your favorite Thai restaurant. No stirring. No watching. No burnt bottoms. No guesswork. Whether you’re cooking 1 cup jasmine rice instant pot for two people, 2 cups jasmine rice instant pot for tonight plus leftovers, or 3 cups jasmine rice instant pot for a full week of meal prep, this method delivers perfect jasmine rice instant pot results every single time.

If you’ve ever Googled how to cook jasmine rice in instant pot, how long to cook jasmine rice in instant pot, or jasmine rice instant pot water ratio, you’re in exactly the right place. This is the complete, step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide you’ve been looking for.

What Makes Jasmine Rice So Special (And Why the Instant Pot Is Its Best Friend)

Jasmine rice (also called Thai jasmine rice or Hom Mali rice) is a long-grain white rice grown mostly in Thailand. It’s famous for three things:

1. A gentle floral, almost popcorn-like aroma when cooked
2. A soft, slightly sticky texture that’s never mushy
3. The way it pairs perfectly with curries, stir-fries, grilled meats, and fresh herbs

On the stove, jasmine rice can be tricky. Too much water = gummy mess. Too little = hard centers. The Instant Pot removes every bit of that stress. The sealed pressure environment cooks every grain evenly from the inside out, so you get that signature fluffy-yet-tender bite every single time.

The Magic Ratio That Took Thousands of Tests to Perfect

After years of testing (and reading hundreds of comments from real home cooks), here is the single ratio that works for white jasmine rice instant pot in every model and every batch size:

1 cup rinsed jasmine rice → 1 cup clean water (1:1 ratio)

That’s it. No more, no less.

For brown jasmine rice instant pot, use 1 cup rice → 1 1⁄4 cups water and a longer cook time (details below).

Why the 1:1 Ratio Works So Well

• Rinsing removes surface starch → less stickiness
• Pressure cooking uses less liquid than stovetop because none evaporates
• The natural release finishes cooking with gentle steam

Step-by-Step: How to Cook Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot (White Rice – Foolproof)

Follow these exact steps and you’ll never have undercooked, mushy, or sticky rice again.

1. Measure your rice with the measuring cup that came with your Instant Pot (or any standard dry cup).
2. Rinse under cold running water in a fine-mesh strainer for 30–60 seconds until the water is mostly clear. Swish it with your hand — this is the secret to fluffy, separated grains.
3. Drain well and add the rice to the inner pot.
4. Add water using the exact same measuring cup — 1:1 ratio every time. Example: 2 cups jasmine rice instant pot = exactly 2 cups water.
5. Optional flavor boost: Add ¼ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon olive oil, coconut oil, or butter. The oil helps grains stay extra separate and shiny.

6. Stir once just to level everything out.
7. Lock the lid, set the valve to Sealing.
8. Choose Manual/Pressure Cook → High Pressure → 3 minutes.
9. When the timer beeps, let it Natural Release for exactly 10 minutes.
10. After 10 minutes, carefully flip the valve to Venting to release any leftover steam.
11. Open the lid, fluff gently with a fork or the rice paddle, and serve!

Total time from start to eating: about 28–32 minutes (most of it hands-off).

Quick Reference Chart – White vs Brown Jasmine Rice

Never fill the pot more than halfway when cooking rice — it needs room to expand and steam.

How to Cook Brown Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot (Healthy & Nutty)

How to cook brown jasmine rice in instant pot is just as easy — just a little more patience:

• Ratio: 1 cup brown jasmine rice → 1¼ cups water
• Rinse exactly the same way
• High Pressure for 22 minutes (23 if you like it softer)
• 10-minute Natural Release, then quick release
• Fluff and enjoy the chewy, nutty texture that’s packed with fiber and nutrients

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them Instantly

Delicious Flavor Variations You’ll Make on Repeat

Coconut jasmine rice instant pot

1. Replace ½ the water with full-fat coconut milk + 1 tsp sugar. Serve with mango chicken or Thai curry.

Garlic-Herb Rice

2. Add 2 smashed garlic cloves + fresh thyme before cooking. Remove herbs after.

Restaurant-Style Fried Rice Base

3. Cook plain, chill overnight, then fry with egg, peas, and soy sauce the next day.

Cilantro-Lime Rice

4. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro after fluffing — Chipotle vibes at home!

Meal-Prep & Storage Guide (Save Time All Week)

• Cool cooked rice within 2 hours
• Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 6 days
• Freeze flat in zip bags for up to 3 months
• Reheat with 1–2 tbsp water per cup of rice (microwave 1–2 minutes covered)

One Sunday batch of 3 cups jasmine rice instant pot gives you rice for Monday through Friday lunches.

Why This Method Beats Every Rice Cooker on the Market

• Takes up zero counter space (your Instant Pot does 10 jobs in one)
• Never boils over or makes a mess
• Uses less water → saves money and energy
• Perfect results even at high altitude

Real home cooks agree:

• Rachel Cooks¹: “You’ll get perfectly soft and fluffy rice every single time — no rice cooker required!”
• Chew Out Loud: “Hands-down the easiest way to get restaurant-quality jasmine rice at home.”
• Official Instant Pot site: Recommends the exact 3-minute method we use here.

Frequently Asked Questions (Everything You Wanted to Know)

Do I have to use the Rice button?

No — the jasmine rice instant pot rice setting is okay, but Manual 3 minutes + 10-minute natural release gives noticeably better texture.

How long does it take to cook jasmine rice in the instant pot?

About 30 minutes start to finish for white rice (including heat-up and release).

Can I cook sticky jasmine rice instant pot style?

Yes! Use 1 cup rice to 1¼ cups water and only 5-minute natural release for stickier texture (great for sushi bowls).

What if I only have a 3-quart Mini?

Same ratio and time! Just scale down — ½ cup rice + ½ cup water works perfectly.

Is this method the same as Amy + Jacky’s?

Very close! The jasmine rice instant pot amy and jacky method uses 1:1 and 3 minutes — we just add the optional 10-minute natural release for extra fluffiness.

Final Summary – Your New Go-To Rice Method

Mastering jasmine rice instant pot cooking is one of those small kitchen wins that makes every dinner easier, faster, and tastier. With the dead-simple 1:1 ratio, 3-minute pressure time, and 10-minute natural release, you’ll serve light, fragrant, never-mushy rice that rivals any restaurant — all while the rest of dinner cooks itself.

Whether you’re feeding a family of five, meal-prepping for the week, or just want perfect rice without owning another gadget, this method is for you.

Grab your Instant Pot, a bag of jasmine rice, and try it tonight — you’ll be amazed how something so simple can taste this good.

What’s your favorite dish to serve with fluffy jasmine rice? Drop it below — I read every comment²! 

References & Trusted Sources

1. Rachel Cooks – Instant Pot Jasmine Rice → rachelcooks.com instant-pot-jasmine-rice ↩︎
2. Official Instant Pot Recipe – Basic Jasmine Rice → instantpot.com blogs recipes basic-jasmine-rice ↩︎