How to Cook Jasmine Rice on the Stovetop
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5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
37413 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian
How to Cook Jasmine Rice on the Stovetop
Description
The process begins by rinsing Jasmine rice until the water runs clear, removing excess surface starch to prevent stickiness. Measured water is combined with the rice in an even layer in a pot, which is heated over medium-high until boiling and the water level drops close to the rice's surface due to absorption and evaporation.
Lowering the heat to a gentle simmer and covering the pot allows the rice to cook through evenly without drying out or burning. Following the simmer, a resting period with the pot covered helps the grains finish steaming and firm up. Fluffing with a fork or rice paddle before serving separates the grains and improves mouthfeel.
The recipe advises against scaling the water amounts linearly beyond the specified one- or two-cup servings, as proportional adjustments can lead to inconsistent results. Maintaining these ratios is essential for reliably cooked Jasmine rice.
Ingredients
1 cup serving (enough for ~1 person)
- 480 g water plus tap water for washing, filtered
- 205 g jasmine rice
2 cup serving (enough for ~2 people)
- 780 g water plus tap water for washing, filtered
- 410 g jasmine rice
Instructions
- Measure the filtered water and set aside. Measure the rice then pour into a strainer.
- In the sink under running water, briefly wash the rice in the strainer until the water turns clear.
- Add the washed rice and water into a saucepot. Level the rice with your hands so it’s an even layer.
- Put the pot on the stove and heat to medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for about 4 minutes and 30 seconds or until you begin to see the water level get very close to matching the rice. This happens because the rice soaks the water, and the water evaporates a bit.
- Lower the heat to low and simmering, put the lid on the pot, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the stove, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes covered. (Please excuse my ill-fitting lid.)
- Uncover the pot. Here's what it should look like fully cooked.
- Use a rice paddle or a fork to fluff up the rice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- The nutritional info is based on the 1-cup rice serving.
- Use the provided water-to-rice ratios exactly; do not scale proportionally for larger quantities as it may affect cooking results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374.13kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 81.95g | 27% |
| Protein | 7.31g | 15% |
| Fat | 0.68g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.18g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17.13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 117.88mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.33g | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 0% |
| Calcium | 35.9mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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