How to make jasmine rice

Imagine you’re planning a cozy dinner at home, wanting to impress your guests with a beautifully fragrant and fluffy side dish. As you stroll through the market, you come across some pristine jasmine rice. You’ve heard it has a unique flavor and aroma, but you’re unsure how to properly prepare it. Should you rinse it? How much water should you use? As you search for answers, you realize that getting the perfect jasmine rice is essential for your meal’s success!

To make jasmine rice, rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice with 1 ½ cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

To start, take 1 cup of jasmine rice and place it in a fine-mesh sieve or bowl. Rinse the rice under cold running water to remove excess starch, which can cause the rice to become gummy. Rinsing until the water runs clear will help achieve a fluffy texture. Next, combine the rinsed rice with 1 ½ cups of water in a medium-sized pot. For added flavor, you can include a pinch of salt.

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes. Make sure to avoid lifting the lid during this time, as the steam is essential for cooking the rice evenly. After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat but leave the lid on to let the rice steam for an additional 10 minutes. This step is crucial as it allows the rice to continue cooking and settle. Finally, use a fork to fluff the rice gently before serving, making sure to separate the grains for that perfect texture. Enjoy your delicious jasmine rice as a fragrant accompaniment to your meal!