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If you love serving rice with your main dish recipes, then you need to make this Jasmine Rice Recipe. Simple steps makes this rice easy to prepare.

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Jasmine Rice is the perfect white rice that is light and fluffy long grain rice that is perfect for your all your Asian Recipes. It is similar to Basmati Rice Recipe with a little different texture.

We love making rice on the stove but we also make Instant pot White Rice Recipe and Instant Pot Brown Rice for a delicious variation. You will love how easy this Jasmine Rice and can easily be seasoned with your favorite spices.

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Why We Love Jasmine Rice

Rice is a staple side dish that I make with grilled, baked, or stovetop recipes. It is budget friendly and easy to make. You can season it in a variety of ways and every one loves it.

Jasmine Rice is one of our favorite types of rice because of the texture, flavor and how easy it is to make.  

Ingredients

Ingredients - Water and Jasmine

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How to Make Jasmine Rice Recipe

  • Step 1 – Stir the rice and water together in a medium size saucepan.  
Uncooked rice in a large sauce pan with water
  • Step 2 – Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat. 
  • Step 3 – Reduce the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes until the water is absorbed by the rice. 
Cooked rice with a lid on the sauce pan
  • Step 4 – Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered with lid.  Let the rice sit for 10-15 minutes. 
Cooked Rice in a large sauce pan
  • Step 5 – Uncover the rice, fluff the rice with a fork and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

  • Cooking Rice – We like to cook rice on the stovetop but it can also prepare in the rice cooker. Cooking time will vary but you will know it is done cooking when the water has been absorbed by the rice and it is fluffy. For best results, make sure to use the right water ratio to the cup of rice.
  • Rest Rice – After cooking rice, allow it to rest before serving.  
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Serving Suggestions

Jasmine Rice is a great side dish to many recipes. We love to serve it with our Easy Chicken Stir Fries Recipe, Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe and Grilled Teriyaki Steak.

We have even used this rice to make Pork Fried Rice Recipe for a delicious meal idea. You may even like to serve with Crockpot Taco Rice Soup Recipe.

Can I Freeze Rice?

We love to double a batch of rice to stock our fridge as rice freezes great. For all the tips check out How to Freeze Rice. If your rice is stored correctly, it will stay fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to Rinse Rice Before Cooking?

Some people recommend rinsing the rice prior to cooking it on the stovetop.  I have tried both ways and cannot tell the difference, so I do not rinse to save time in the kitchen.  If you do choose to rinse your rice prior to cooking it, then reduce the water by 2 Tablespoons as the rice will absorb some of the water when you’re rinsing it. Rinse in a fine mesh strainer if you prefer to remove the starch.

What is the Ratio of Water to Jasmine Rice?

When cooking Jasmine rice you will use 1 ¼ cup of water to 1 cup of uncooked Jasmin rice.

How do you Enhance the Flavor of Jasmine Rice?

You can cook the the rice in broth instead of water which adds so much flavor. After cooking the rice, stir in butter, garlic salt or fresh herbs for even more flavor.

How to Store Leftover Jasmine Rice

Store the leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 4-5 days.

How to Reheat Leftovers

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for a delicious side dish to many recipes.

Jasmine Rice in a large bowl with a serving on a spoon

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Jasmine Rice Recipe

5 from 1 vote
If you love serving rice with your main dish recipes, then you need to make this Jasmine Rice Recipe. Simple steps makes this rice easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Let Set 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 225
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
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Instructions

  • Stir the rice and water together in a medium size saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes until the water is absorbed by the rice.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered.  Let the rice sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Uncover the rice, fluff the rice with a fork and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Some people recommend rinsing the rice prior to cooking it on the stovetop.  I have tried both ways and cannot tell the difference, so I do not rinse to save time in the kitchen.  If you do choose to rinse your rice prior to cooking it, then reduce the water by 2 Tablespoons as the rice will absorb some of the water when you’re rinsing it.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 225kcal, Carbohydrates 49g, Protein 4g, Fat 0.4g, Saturated Fat 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g, Sodium 8mg, Potassium 71mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 0.1g, Calcium 20mg, Iron 0.5mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Eating on a Dime!

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This rice was so delicious and easy to make!