Are you here because you're a rice lover like me? If so, then we should be friends.
Apparently different types of rice are cooked differently. Yep. And today I'd like to share with you how to cook your jasmine rice to perfection every single time.
Let's start.
#1: The water ratio
It's 1:1.5 of rice:water. That's the perfect water amount for jasmine rice. If more than that, the rice will be all soggy and mushed. Personally, I don't like that texture. I like it when I can still see the beautiful shape of the rice grains.
Talking about water, I like to use boiling water. What I do is, I would first boil some water in my electric kettle and have it ready. Then I deal with the rice.
If you don't want to do that, then boil the water needed where you're going to cook the rice in, and THEN add the rice. Don't boil your water together with your rice. Which leads us to the next step.
#2: The pot
Try to use casserole pan (or simply a pan if you're cooking just a small amount of rice). It has a wider surface than a pot and will cook the rice faster and evenly because of the heat distribution. I know the typical way and thinking is to grab a pot to cook rice but give casserole pan a try and you will see the difference.
What I do is measure the boiling water from my kettle and pour it in my casserole pan on medium high heat. Then I add in my rice.
#3: The Rice
Rinse your jasmine rice under running water until the water runs clear. This is going to get rid of excess starch and will result in your rice to be loose and not clumpy.
What I do is put the rice in a colander and hold it under running water in the sink while just lightly move the rice all around with my fingers. A minute or so under running water will do.
#4: Cooking time
It takes 15 minutes to cook the jasmine rice.
What I do is, after I added in the rice and some salt for seasoning, I will wait until I see the water is beginning to boil again. This won't take long as I'm using boiling water to begin with.
Then I will reduce the heat to medium low, cover the casserole pan with a lid and leave to cook for 15 minutes. Don't open the lid while the rice is cooking because we don't want the steam to escape and that will lead to a longer cooking time.
After 15 minutes your rice should be perfectly cooked. If not, no worries. Continue cooking for a few minutes more. Then simply fluff it and serve.
With those simple steps, you will have your jasmine rice cooked to perfection every time. That's the basic white jasmine rice.
You can flavour the rice in so many ways. Use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Add in some turmeric powder or cumin powder, it gives beautiful color and infuses the rice. Add in some herbs like parsley or coriander leaves also. Flavour it to your taste.
Craig Mccluskey says
Bea I would love to join your family of followers can you please put me on your email list.love to try new recipes.
Bea says
Of course, Craig! I just added you in our community. Look out for my coming email(s)! 😊
Shari says
Hello Sweet Bea, I just love your site, I am so looking forward to cooking your recipes. When I cook my Jasmine rice I always have used my rice cooker to do it... What are your feelings on that? I like the fact that you said I can use broth instead of water that sounds sooo good Bea.
I have moved to a different state since I joined your group and then haven't been able to cook anything, I can't wait to make your pork buns, I bought a bamboo steamer to do them. Have a blessed day to you and your husband Marco Thanks Shari
Bea says
Hi Shari! When I was back home in Malaysia I used to cook rice in rice cooker also but now I don't have one so I've been cooking rice (of any type) in a pan or casserole pan ever since. Personally for me, I find it easier as I can flavour it the way I want (saute ginger, garlic etc first) and everything is in one pan. I also don't need to cook so much amount since it's just 2 of us. But that's just me. If you have a rice cooker and are happy with it, then no problem. Hope it helps. Glad you're enjoying the recipes here, thank you!
Seini Elliot says
HI Bea,
Family love Jasmine Rice Bea.
I'll try this one out.
thank you
Bea says
Awesome, hope you'll find it as easy as I do!
Renee Clay says
Hi sweet Bea!!!!
I think I made a mistake. I used 1 1/2 cups rice and 1 cup of water. Am I allowed to put butter in the rice and water or add the butter after the rice is cooked? Thanks for your help.
Renee from Michigan
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Bea says
Hi Renee! Yes you can put the butter in the water while the rice is cooking (I like to do it like that also). The ratio of water to rice is 1.5:1 cup though. Hope it helps.
patricia says
Look so forward to making this rice Bea.
We LOVE rice . Thanking you for your lovely recipe on how to make it perfect.
Bea says
Ahh really? Me too! I can't go a week without having rice 😀 . I'm happy to know that you find the tips useful, thank you Patricia!
Javier says
Very simple and super useful!! Thanks Bea
Bea says
Thank you Javier! 😀
Sylvia says
Hi Bea,
You are good cooker and baker.
I look today on you tube Your recepies.
Best wishes from Germany.
Sylvia
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Bea says
Hi Sylvia, thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to know that you like my recipes and I hope you find them useful. Have a lovely weekend!