Instant Pot Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice is a simple, fast recipe yielding lightly flavored rice perfect to pair with any protein or to use in bowl recipes. One of the fastest cooking rice types in the Instant Pot!
Pairing a dinner recipe with a starch seems to be pretty standard in our household and rice is often on the rotation.
Plain rice however can get boring or take longer to make than desired (brown rice especially).
There are easy ways to change it up and a favorite recipe I’ve created is Instant Pot Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice!
When I was growing up I think there was only white rice. Not versions of white rice or brown rice, just ‘rice’.
Now there are main choices of rice.
When I went to our neighborhood grocery store to pick up some jasmine rice I marveled and the lengthy aisle full of rice choices: Jasmine, Basmati, Long Grain White Rice, Short Grain White Rice, Brown Rice, Wild Rice, and a series of hybrids. I could fill this blog post with all the options.
What goes along with these choices are specifics on cooking times and practices.
For years I’ve used a rice cooker.
It’s been a device I’ve loved because after adding the rice and water I don’t have to think about it until a cheery tune plays at the end signaling it’s ready. I select the rice type, doneness preference and that’s it!
I’ve wondered if the Instant Pot would provide an easy option to make equally perfect rice without me having to pay attention (a quality about cooking I love on busy nights). This Instant Pot Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice absolutely turned out beautifully!
What is Jasmine Rice?
Jasmine rice is a long grain white rice that has a slightly floral scent when cooked, is fluffy and slightly sticky.
It’s often paired with Asian recipes and is one of the fastest rice types to cook in the Instant Pot.
Each rice variety requires a different liquid to rice ratio for the Instant Pot.
Jasmine is easy to remember as it cooks with an equal volume of water or liquids.
Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice for the Instant Pot
I wanted to change it up a bit and instead of adding water I used:
- canned coconut milk
- chicken stock
- lime zest
It develops a creamier flavor of light coconut and lime without being overpowering and a delicate light green tint.
Jasmine rice only requires 4 minutes cooking time (on high pressure) with a 10 minute slow release.
Once complete it should be fluffed with a spatula or the spoon that comes with the Instant Pot and removed from the Instant Pot.
What to Serve With It
- It’s fantastic to pair with any protein (chicken, salmon, steak, pork)
- Great with Instant Pot Mango Chicken
- in Bowl recipes too like thisThai Chicken Thigh Basil-Quinoa Bowl (swap it for the quinoa).
Leftovers
Leftovers chill well in a sealed container to be reheated for additional meals.
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Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice Recipe
Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice is light, slightly sticky rice that pairs well with any main dish, especially Asian recipes, or bowl recipes. Jasmine rice is a faster cooking rice in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Jasmine Rice , rinsed until water is clear
- 1 13.5- ounce can Coconut Milk
- 1 1/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock*
- Zest of one Lime
- 6 qt Instant Pot
Instructions
- Place the rinsed rice in the insert of the Instant Pot. Pour the coconut milk into a 4 cup liquid measuring cup then pour in chicken stock to equal a total volume of 3 cups*. Pour the liquid in with the rice along with the lime zest, stir to combine.
- Seal the lid, move the pressure vent to SEALING, set the Instant Pot to MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE and using the ‘+/-‘ buttons set 4 minutes cooking time.
- When the cooking time is complete, allow a SLOW REALEASE for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes release the remaining pressure. Fluff the rice with the plastic spoon that came with the Instant Pot (or a spatula) and remove from the Instant Pot insert to serve. Garnish with thin lime slices if desired.
Recipe Notes
The time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure is not included in the recipe total time as it may vary (estimate 10 minutes)
*The total volume of liquid should be 3 cups. Pouring the canned coconut milk into a 4 cup measuring cup and filling with chicken stock to reach 3 cups is an easy way to ensure the required liquid amount for the recipe.
Tess says
This sounds so good. I have to try it!
Kathy says
Rice is one of my families favorites. I would love to give this recipe a try. I’m sure we’ll all love this too!
Louise Bishop says
This sounds like it would go great in a burrito. Sounds so easy and delicious.
Lisa Bristol says
My Sister bought an Instant Pot and she loves it. I have been seeing so many fantastic recipes to make in it. I will have to share this with her.
Claudia Krusch says
I would love to get a Instant Pot. Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice looks so delicious and easy to make.
Felicia says
This looks delicious! I pinned this to reference for a later date.
Meagan says
This sounds so delicious. I may need to add it to the meal plan.
Liz says
You’re making it REALLY hard not to buy an Instant Pot! So many amazing recipes, Toni!
Myrah Duque says
You had me at COCONUT….LIME…..JASMINE!!!! All three favorites!! I can just imagine the taste! Making this recipe this weekend.
Amy says
I think this recipe looks fantastic! I really need to try it with brown rice.
Toni Dash says
The flavors are very light Amy, I’m unsure how well they’d stand up to brown rice but I’m all for experimenting. Also if you have an Instant Pot you’ll know each type of rice cooks differently requiring different amounts of liquid and cooking time. You would not be able to just swap in brown rice and have the recipe work as written; you’d need to experiment! If you do please ‘report back’ on how it worked out!
Chrysa Duran says
This rice seems like it is so flavorful! I am going to have to give this a go.
Jamie says
I love using my electric pressure cooker. Such a time saver. I have never made a coconut lime flavored rice, but it sounds delightful and I will have to try it out!
Reesa Lewandowski says
This kind of rice is like comfort food for me!!!! I need to get one of these instant pots!
Pam says
Coconut lime rice is the best! It’s such a great flavor combination and it goes with so many entrees.
Meagan says
I LOVE a good side of rice. Looks like I need to jump on the instant pot train!
Liz Mays says
This sounds really nice. I wouldn’t mind making some jasmine rice with my instant pot this way. I could probably pair it with lots of meals.
Happy Valley Chow says
I’m not a huge rice person, but I do love when it has lime in it and I am really intrigued by the addition of coconut. Sounds awesome!
Diana Rambles says
I must make this tonight for the teriyaki chicken I am making. It would be the perfect addtion.
Jen Rattie says
That sounds so good! I’d throw a little pineapple in there and have a bowl of pina coloda rice. OM nom nom.
Jeanette says
We just got an instant pot for Christmas and I love it! I’ve never even thought about making something like this but I am totally going to try it.
Toni Dash says
I’m on a mission to test out all the types of recipes it can make well. I want life to be easier and dinner to be faster Jeannette LOL!
Bill Sweeney says
I love rice dishes that add some interest with the flavors. This tropical combo is really appealing to me.
Jennifer says
My mouth is watering just thinking about that rice! I love that flavor combination. It’s practically a dessert.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds so amazing! I have made a lot of different things in my instant pot, but not these flavors. Thanks!
Mandee says
Ohhhh this sounds wonderful! I’m going to have to bookmark this page! Thanks!
robin Rue says
Me, too! I love finding new recipes for my Instant Pot.
robin Rue says
Oh yeah! This would be a big hit in my house. I am looking forward to trying this.