Description
A simple and aromatic recipe for perfectly steamed jasmine rice, featuring fluffy, tender grains that complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1.25 cups water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Place the rinsed rice in a pot or rice cooker.
- Add water (typically 1 cup of rice to 1.25 cups of water).
- If cooking on the stove, bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Gently fluff the steamed jasmine rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier flavor, cook jasmine rice with coconut milk instead of water.
- Add a pinch of salt or a pandan leaf while steaming to enhance aroma.
- Mix jasmine rice with brown jasmine rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, steam again or microwave covered with a damp paper towel.
- Jasmine rice can be frozen in portions for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A