Description
An easy Instant Pot jasmine rice recipe that ensures tender, fluffy grains, topped with a zesty ginger-scallion swirl for an aromatic, restaurant-quality side dish. The pressure cooker method is faster and more reliable than traditional techniques, ensuring perfect texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white/light green parts for swirl, dark green for garnish)
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse Rice Thoroughly: Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs completely clear. Drain well to remove excess starch, which prevents a sticky texture.
- Pressure Cook Rice: Add the rinsed rice and water to the Instant Pot inner pot. Secure the lid, set the vent to “Sealing,” and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
- Natural Pressure Release: Once the cooking cycle completes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. This essential step prevents the grains from bursting and keeps the rice fluffy. After 10 minutes, quick release any remaining pressure.
- Prepare Ginger-Scallion Swirl: While the rice cooks, combine the grated ginger, white and light green scallion parts, toasted sesame oil, tamari, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl.
- Infuse Swirl with Hot Oil: Heat the neutral vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ginger-scallion mixture; it will sizzle vigorously. Stir well and set aside, reserving a small portion for garnish.
- Fluff and Serve: Once the Instant Pot lid is safe to open, fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork. Pour the majority of the ginger-scallion swirl mixture over the rice and carefully fold it in. Serve immediately, topped with the reserved garnish.
Notes
To achieve perfectly fluffy rice, ensure thorough rinsing before cooking and do not skip the 10-minute natural pressure release (NPR) step after pressure cooking. The 1:1 ratio of rice to water is precise for pressure cooking jasmine rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Jasmine Rice, Asian, Ginger, Scallion, Side Dish, Easy Rice, Fluffy Rice