How to Cook Jasmine Rice
Learn how to cook jasmine rice on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. We give you the step-by-step photos and expert tips we've been using for years to ensure perfectly fluffy, flavorful rice every time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice or any long-grain rice such as basmati
- 3 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, but highly recommended
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- In 2.5qt heavy-bottomed saucepan with a lid, combine rice, water, olive oil and salt.
- Cover and bring it to a slow boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, covered.
- Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes, covered. Don't be tempted to open the lid, because steam is what finishes the cooking.
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Notes
Can I double the recipe? Yes, use a bigger pot, if you’re cooking more than 2 cups of rice.
Leftover rice is great for this vegetable fried rice, or this steak fried rice.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze fluffy white rice for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to serve.
- Reheat thawed rice in the microwave with a damp paper towel on top. This prevents it from drying out!
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze fluffy white rice for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to serve.
- Reheat thawed rice in the microwave with a damp paper towel on top. This prevents it from drying out!
Nutrition
Serving: 1(3/4 cup) servingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 48.1gProtein: 4.4gFat: 2.2gSodium: 297.5mgSugar: 0.1g
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
