Steamed Jasmine Rice

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Fluffy, fragrant jasmine rice with distinct grains, steamed to tender perfection.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 205/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Jasmine rice is rinsed to remove excess starch, then simmered and steamed until light and fluffy with a delicate floral aroma. This simple method works as a side for stir-fries, curries, and grilled meats, and forms the base of countless Southeast Asian meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer or medium bowl and rinse under cold water, swirling with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, 2 to 3 rinses.

  2. Drain the rice well and transfer to a 6-quart saucepan. Add the water and salt.

  3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, uncovered.

  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer without lifting the lid.

  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, to finish steaming.

  6. Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork or rice paddle before serving.

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Steamed Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice is rinsed to remove excess starch, then simmered and steamed until light and fluffy with a delicate floral aroma. This simple method works as a side for stir-fries, curries, and grilled meats, and forms the base of countless Southeast Asian meals.

30 min 4 servings 205 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer or medium bowl and rinse under cold water, swirling with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, 2 to 3 rinses.

  2. 2

    Drain the rice well and transfer to a 6-quart saucepan. Add the water and salt.

  3. 3

    Bring the water to a boil over high heat, uncovered.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer without lifting the lid.

  5. 5

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, to finish steaming.

  6. 6

    Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork or rice paddle before serving.