Jasmine Rice

Transform your everyday meals with perfectly cooked jasmine rice—an aromatic and tender side dish that's as easy to make as it is versatile. With just three simple ingredients—fragrant jasmine rice, water, and a pinch of salt—this recipe brings the delicate floral notes and slightly sticky texture of this popular grain to life. Key to success is rinsing the rice to remove excess starch and letting it steam after cooking for that light, fluffy finish. Whether paired with spicy curries, stir-fries, or grilled meats, this recipe delivers a reliable, restaurant-quality rice base in under 20 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, jasmine rice is the ultimate complement to a variety of global cuisines.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold running water in a fine mesh sieve or bowl until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice, water, and salt.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, give the rice a quick stir to ensure it's evenly distributed.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 12-15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking, as the steam is essential for proper cooking.

Step 5

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5-10 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice and ensures a fluffy texture.

Step 6

After the resting period, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Serve immediately as a side dish or use in your favorite recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	561.5 grams (561.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	293

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 602mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 64.30g	23%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 6.10g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 79mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 89.6%