Jasmine Rice

Name: Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed; 2.5 cups water; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

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

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

Combine 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice, 2.5 cups water, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.
3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5

Remove saucepan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
6

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

Questions

How long does Jasmine Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jasmine Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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