Jasmine rice is a fragrant, fluffy long-grain rice, and this stovetop method turns out perfect rice every time with just two ingredients and about 30 minutes, no rice cooker required. It’s the rice we reach for under stir-fries, curries, and pretty much anything with a sauce, and at about 23 cents a serving, it’s one of the easiest ways to stretch a weeknight dinner.
Why We Love Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice is a long-grain white rice that’s naturally fragrant, with a soft, fluffy texture once it’s cooked. It’s different from regular long-grain white rice because of that aroma and its slightly softer bite, which is why it’s the rice you’ll find under so many Asian-inspired dinners. You only need two ingredients and about 30 minutes to get it right, and it costs about 23 cents a serving, so it’s an easy way to round out dinner without stretching your budget.
This recipe costs about 68 cents to make a full batch, or roughly 23 cents a serving, based on average grocery prices. That’s less than a boxed rice mix and just as easy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 ¼ cups Water or Chicken Broth
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, optional
How to Make Jasmine Rice Recipe
No need to rinse the rice first. This method works great straight from the bag, which saves you a step and a dish to wash.
Step 1 – Stir the rice and water together in a medium size saucepan.
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.
Step 4 – Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered with lid. Let the rice sit for 10-15 minutes.
Step 5 – Uncover the rice, fluff the rice with a fork and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Check the rice at the 10 minute mark by tilting the lid just slightly. If you still see liquid pooling on top, put the lid back on and give it a few more minutes. Rice is done when every bit of water is absorbed and small steam holes appear across the top.
- Rest Rice – After cooking rice, allow it to rest before serving. Â
- If you double or triple this recipe, switch to a wider pot instead of a taller one. A wide pot lets the rice cook in a thinner layer, which helps it cook through evenly instead of turning mushy on the bottom.
Troubleshooting
- Mushy or gluey rice usually means too much water or a pot that’s too small for the amount of rice. Stick to the 1 ¼ cups water to 1 cup rice ratio and use a wider pot if you’re doubling the recipe.
- Dry or undercooked rice usually means the heat was too high or the lid wasn’t on tight enough, so water escaped as steam before the rice finished cooking. Keep the heat on low once it’s simmering and check that your lid fits snugly.
- Clumpy rice usually means it wasn’t fluffed with a fork right after the resting time. Fluff it gently as soon as you remove the lid to separate the grains.
Serving Suggestions
Jasmine Rice is a great side dish to many recipes. We love to serve it with our Easy Chicken Stir Fries Recipe, Hoisin Chicken, Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe, Crock Pot Venison Roast, Black Pepper Chicken Recipe, Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies 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. If your rice is stored correctly, it will stay fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Freeze cooled rice in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Portion it into single-meal amounts before freezing so you can thaw only what you need. Thaw overnight in the fridge, or reheat straight from frozen by adding a splash of water and microwaving in 1 minute bursts, stirring between each, until hot and fluffy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
When cooking Jasmine rice you will use 1 ¼ cup of water to 1 cup of uncooked Jasmin 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.
Store the leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 4-5 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for a delicious side dish to many recipes. See How to Reheat Rice for more tips.
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Jasmine Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 ¼ cups Water (or broth)
- ¼ tsp salt optional
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Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear, if desired.
- Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.
This rice is so fluffy and goes great with grilled chicken. This is one of my favorite ways to serve rice!
My go-to rice recipe – I love it!
I will definitely be making this easy recipe again.
I make rice 3 times a week and always use this recipe!
This rice was so delicious and easy to make!