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How to cook Jasmine Rice (stove)
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How to cook Jasmine Rice (stove)

This Jasmine Rice stove-top method shows two approaches: cooking rice without rinsing using a set water ratio, or rinsing rice and slightly reducing water. Both yield fluffy rice by simmering with a tight lid and resting off heat without lifting the lid prematurely.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
12 mins
Rest
10 mins
Servings: 3 - 4
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Thai

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):
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  1. Place rice and water in a medium saucepan (one with a tight fitting lid). Bring to rapid simmer with NO LID on medium high.
  2. Turn down to low or medium low so it's simmering gently, then place lid on. Do not lift lid during cook.
  3. Cook 12 minutes or until water is absorbed by rice - tilt pot to check (if lid not glass, then QUICKLY lift lid to check).
  4. Keep the lid on then remove from heat. Stand 10 minutes, fluff with rubber spatula or rice paddle, then serve.
RINSED RICE (Note 3):
  1. 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.
  2. Drain rice in a colander, transfer to saucepan.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 - 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% 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.