Steamed Jasmine Rice
Veg
Vegan
Fluffy, fragrant long-grain jasmine rice — the essential base for almost every Chinese meal.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | jasmine rice |
| 1.5 cups | water |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2 Drain the rice thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve.
- 3 In a medium-sized pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed rice and water.
- 4 Cover the pot with the lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 5 Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- 6 Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- 7 Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Tips
For a subtle fragrance, you can add a pandan leaf or a few drops of jasmine essence while cooking.