To make jasmine rice perfectly fluffy and soft: Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/4 cups water (cold tap water)
- Optional: pinch of salt or butter for flavor
Instructions:
- Place the jasmine rice and water in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. If rinsing rice, reduce water by 2 tablespoons.
- Bring to a rapid simmer on medium-high heat with no lid.
- Once simmering, reduce heat to low or medium-low, cover with the lid, and let cook for 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it stand covered for 10 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
- Fluff the rice gently using a spatula or fork before serving.
Key tips:
- Jasmine rice requires less water than typical white rice for fluffiness.
- Do not lift the lid while cooking to keep steam trapped.
- Rinsing is optional but may remove excess starch.
- Butter or salt can be added for flavor but are optional.
This method results in soft, fragrant jasmine rice suitable for Thai and other Southeast Asian dishes.
