Jasmine Rice Recipe

Rinse the Rice

Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water for about 2-3 minutes. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

Measure Water and Salt

In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups of water and 0.5 tsp of salt. If you are using butter or oil, add it to the water mixture as well.

Boil the Water

Bring the water mixture to a boil over high heat.

Add the Rice

Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed jasmine rice to the saucepan. Stir once to prevent the rice from sticking.

Simmer the Rice

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.

Fluff the Rice

After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.