Description
Learn how to cook fluffy jasmine rice with the perfect rice-to-water ratio and essential tips for success.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1.25 cups water (or chicken broth for extra flavor)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Pour the rinsed rice into a pot and add the measured water or broth.
- Add a pinch of salt if desired and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After the time is up, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and consider adding butter or coconut oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jasmine rice, fluffy rice, rice recipe, cooking rice, rice side dish