Guide to Jasmine Rice: Delicious Recipes
This easy jasmine rice recipe yields soft, fluffy, and aromatic rice every time. Perfect as a side dish for curries, stir-fries, or grilled meats! 🍚✨
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 ¼ cups water for stovetop or follow your rice cooker’s instructions
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- 1 pandan leaf or ½ teaspoon coconut oil optional, for extra fragrance
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the Rice
- Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, preventing the rice from becoming sticky.
Step 2: Cook on the Stovetop
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ¼ cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed jasmine rice and salt, stirring briefly.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 12–15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Step 3: Fluff and Serve
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Serve warm with your favorite dish!