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how to cook jasmine rice

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice is great for stir fry or as a stand alone side dish. Jasmine rice is a long grain white rice that is thinner than most other grains. Additionally, it tends to be fluffier when cooked when compared to a short grain (like sushi rice) that tends to be clumpier in texture. Our step-by-step method on how to make jasmine rice is a fool-proof way to get delicious, fluffy jasmine rice every time.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 3 cups
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1¼ cups water

Instructions
 

  • Place rice in a bowl, fill with water and swish. Once water turns white-ish, drain. Repeat 2-3 times until the water is pretty clear.
    rinse rice in bowl
  • Drain rice in a colander.
    drain rice in colander
  • Transfer rice to the saucepan and add water.
    transfer rice to saucepan and add water
  • Bring to a simmer with no lid.
    bring to simmer with no lid
  • Turn down to medium low so it's simmering gently, then place the lid on (do not lift lid while it’s cooking).
    turn to medium-low and cover with lid
  • Cook for 12 minutes or until water is absorbed by rice - you can tilt the saucepan to check.
    cook for 12 minutes
  • Keep the lid on then remove from heat. Let it sit for 10 minutes, stir, and serve.
    serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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