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Jasmine Rice

Fluffy and fragrant long-grain rice boiled and gently steamed on the stovetop. Perfectly light and tender for pairing with curries and stir-fries.

25 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Combine 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice, 2.5 cups water, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove saucepan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Fluff 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice with a fork before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Jasmine Rice?

As written, 25 minutes: 5 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes."

Do I need to rinse the grain for Jasmine Rice?

Step 1 reads: "Place 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear." Yes. Step 1 washes off what coats the grain: surface starch on rice, which makes it clump and turn gummy, or the bitter natural coating on quinoa. Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.

How many calories are in Jasmine Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 3 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Jasmine Rice keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Jasmine Rice within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Jasmine Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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