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How to Cook Jasmine Rice
Learn how to cook this staple and set yourself up for a lifetime of fantastic meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the rinsed rice with the measured water and add salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.