This instant pot coconut jasmine rice recipe takes the guesswork out of cooking rice. It's made with just 4 simple ingredients including coconut milk. Set the rice cooker aside because your versatile pressure cooker can do the work.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time3 minutesmins
Natural release7 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Rice, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, instant pot rice, rice side dish, thai inspired
Add rice and remaining ingredients to instant pot. Stir well.
Close and lock lid. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. When the cooking cycle ends, use a natural release for 7 minutes. Release remaining pressure.
Unlock lid and give the rice a stir, or fluff with a fork.
Serve with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Use full fat coconut milk for best results.
Don't dump and go! Be sure to stir the ingredients before cooking in the pressure cooker.
The instant pot is a great rice cooker. Here's another instant pot rice recipe you might want to try- Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo).
You don't have to use fresh lime juice or cilantro, but you'll be missing out if you don't! It gives this side dish a brightness that takes it over the top!