How to Cook Jasmine Rice
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How to Cook Jasmine Rice
Description
How to Cook Jasmine Rice covers two methods: rice cooker and stovetop. The rice cooker method involves washing jasmine rice by agitating it in water to remove surface starch, then draining and adding fresh water to a set line before cooking. It is recommended to avoid cooking very large batches all at once for consistent results.
For stovetop, measured jasmine rice is added to a pot with enough water to cover the grains by two inches, accommodating the expected volume increase during cooking. While exact stovetop steps end mid-instruction, the general approach prioritizes rinsing the rice and controlled water levels to produce softly cooked, separate grains.
These methods aim to reduce excess stickiness and promote the delicate aroma and texture jasmine rice is known for. The rice can accompany a variety of dishes and provides a fragrant, fluffy base.
Ingredients
- jasmine rice
- water
Instructions
Rice Cooker Method:
- Add 3 rice cooker cups (1 rice cooker cup = US ¾ cup) of jasmine rice to your rice cooker pot. Add enough water to cover the rice, and agitate the grains with your hands. This washes the rice and rinses away some of the surface starch to improve the texture of your cooked rice.
- Pour off most of the water (leaving some behind is fine), and fill with water to the ‘3’ line. Place the pot in the rice cooker, cover, and press Start.
- Follow the same method using however many cups of rice you like. However, we have found that cooking a very large amount of rice (say, 8 cups) can be inconsistent in the rice cooker. Something to keep in mind, but you may want to cook in a couple batches if making a larger amount.
Stovetop Method:
- Measure however much jasmine rice you want to cook, and note the volume. Add the rice to a thick bottomed, deep pot (it will triple in volume once cooked, so make sure the pot is the correct size). Cover the rice with 2 inches of water, and let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour off most of the water (leaving a little behind is okay). Then measure the same volume of water as rice, and add it to the pot. Cover, and place the pot over medium-high heat.
- When the water comes to a boil, immediately turn down the heat to low, and cook the rice, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until it has absorbed all the water.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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