Cooking Jasmine rice on the stovetop is quick and simple, yielding perfect, fluffy rice every time. Start by rinsing the rice in cold water to remove excess starch, then lightly sauté it with olive oil until fragrant. Add hot water and bring it to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. After just 20 minutes of cooking, allow the rice to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes to finish steaming. Once fluffed, you’ll have a pot of tender, fragrant Jasmine rice, ready to serve. Garnish with cilantro and fried onions for an extra touch of flavor. It is that easy!
This Perfectly Cooked Stovetop Jasmine Rice is one of the best and fastest way to make perfectly fluffy rice every time. I don’t use a rice cooker even thought I am Indian because I find that the stovetop method produces a fluffy rice and it is easier to use a pot that is close by rather than getting out the rice cooker from the abyss of small appliances on the shelfs in my pantry, then washing it out to get it ready and finally setting up your rice for cooking.
There is a reason to own a rice cooker. Maybe you only have a 2 burner stove so there is no room to add another pot on the stove to cook rice in addition to your meat and 2 sides. Maybe you cook rice every night so the cooker sits out on your counter so you can use it daily. Or maybe, you have one so that when you go somewhere and want to take fresh rice like to an office party, you can have it ready in 30 and serve straight from the rice cooker fresh and hot. No pan needed and no stovetop needed.
A rice cooker is perfect for this. Don’t get me wrong! I love my rice cooker! I have one and I use it for large gatherings but when I am at home with just my family of 4, I prefer to cook rice in a pot on my gas stove and then throw the pot in the dish washer for quick cleaning while I sleep.
Perfectly Cooked Stovetop Jasmine Rice – No rice cooker needed!
Description
This stovetop Jasmine rice is light, fluffy, and delicately fragrant, with a hint of nuttiness from sautéing in olive oil. Optional garnishes of fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions add a burst of freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
For Rice
Garnish
Instructions
Wash Rice
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Rinse your rice in cold water 4-5 times. Drain the water.
Cooking Rice Stovetop
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Heat rice on medium heat with olive oil until fragrant about 2-3 min
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Add Hot Water and bring to a boil.
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Give rice a quick stir
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Cover with a tight lid and cook on LOW heat for exactly 20 minutes
Resting the rice.
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Remove from heat and rest for 10 min without removing the lid
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Remove lid and fluff rice
Garnishing the rice.
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Garnish with cilantro and fried onions
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 215.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.43g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.88g5%
- Sodium 41.04mg2%
- Potassium 82.78mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.34g14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87g4%
- Sugars 0.05g
- Protein 3.75g8%
- Vitamin A 1.68 IU
- Vitamin C 0.78 mg
- Calcium 22.48 mg
- Iron 2.14 mg
- Vitamin E 0.22 IU
- Vitamin K 2.27 mcg
- Thiamin 0.28 mg
- Riboflavin 0.03 mg
- Niacin 2.04 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg
- Folate 6.7 mcg
- Phosphorus 60.38 mg
- Magnesium 14.56 mg
- Zinc 0.56 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse the rice under cold water 4-5 times to remove the excess starch. Drain all the excess water. This ensures the rice stays light and fluffy rather than clumping together.
Use Hot Water: Adding hot water to the rice speeds up the cooking process and helps maintain a consistent temperature, resulting in evenly cooked rice.
Resist the Urge to Peek: Do not lift the lid during the cooking process or the 10-minute rest period. This allows the rice to steam properly and ensures it remains fluffy.
Adjust Seasoning: You can adjust the flavor by adding salt or a bit of butter when serving. The olive oil provides a nice, subtle flavor, but feel free to experiment with other oils like coconut or sesame for added richness.
Perfect for Any Dish: This stovetop Jasmine rice works perfectly as a side dish for curries, stir-fries, or grilled meats, and can also be used in fried rice recipes.