How to cook Jasmine Rice (stove)
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How to cook Jasmine Rice (stove)
Description
For no-rinse jasmine rice, combine rice and cold water in a saucepan, bring to a rapid simmer uncovered, then reduce to low heat, cover tightly, and cook for 12 minutes until the water has been absorbed. After cooking, leave covered off heat for 10 minutes to finish steaming, then fluff before serving.
If rinsing rice, wash the rice multiple times to clear excess starch and drain. Use slightly less water (about 2 tablespoons less per cup) to compensate for water absorbed during rinsing. Cooking then follows the same steps.
Simmering without a lid initially reduces the risk of the water boiling over, allowing control before sealing the pot for gentle steaming. A tight-fitting lid is important to keep moisture in. Using a glass lid helps monitor progress without lifting.
The rice cooks evenly with a tender texture without becoming gummy if heat is managed and the lid remains on during cooking. The recipe advises medium to large saucepan sizes relative to the rice quantity to avoid overflow.
Ingredients
No rinsing method:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/4 cups water (cold tap water)
Rinsed rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/4 cups MINUS 2 tbsp water
Instructions
No rinsing (my everyday method):
- Place rice and water in a medium saucepan (one with a tight fitting lid). Bring to rapid simmer with NO LID on medium high.
- Turn down to low or medium low so it's simmering gently, then place lid on. Do not lift lid during cook.
- Cook 12 minutes or until water is absorbed by rice - tilt pot to check (if lid not glass, then QUICKLY lift lid to check).
- Keep the lid on then remove from heat. Stand 10 minutes, fluff with rubber spatula or rice paddle, then serve.
RINSED RICE (Note 3):
- Place rice in a bowl, fill with water and swish. Once cloudy, drain. Repeat 2 - 3 more times until water is pretty clear - it will never be completely clear.
- Drain rice in a colander, transfer to saucepan.
- Add water - 1 1/4 cups of water MINUS 2 tablespoons per 1 cup of rice. Follow cook steps above in No Rinsing.
Notes
- Simmering first without a lid reduces boil-over risk; then cover tightly for final cooking.
- Use less water if rinsing rice to compensate for water absorbed during rinsing.
- A tight-fitting lid or glass lid helps retain steam and monitor cooking.
- Choose appropriate pot size to avoid overflow, especially when cooking more than 2 cups of rice.
- Rice quality from commercial packaging typically does not require rinsing unless preferred or for cultural reasons.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3- 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169cal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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