If you don’t know how to cook jasmine rice in a rice cooker, you are missing out on an easy way to make your menu more lively. Jasmine rice has a terrific smell and flavor, yet it is quite effortless to cook. You can’t go wrong by including it in your daily meals.
Cooking jasmine rice is child’s play, but that doesn’t mean you just toss it blindly into the rice cooker. There are many things you need to pay attention to create a pot of fragrant, steaming hot rice. All you have to do is spend a few minutes reading this short and concise guide!
A Brief Overview Of Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice is an aromatic, long-grain rice known for its popcorn-like scent and milky white color, resembling jasmine flowers.
The best jasmine rice comes from Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It’s celebrated for its moist texture, sweet, nutty taste, slight stickiness, and buttery aftertaste.
While jasmine rice is a fantastic side dish, you shouldn’t eat it too often. Otherwise, your senses will take its aroma for granted and grow dull, meaning that after a while, you will no longer feel anything special about the rice.
Plus, jasmine rice is available in white and brown varieties.
Tools to Cook Jasmine Rice
You only need common kitchen gadgets to prepare jasmine rice.
Ingredients to Cook Jasmine Rice
You can easily buy these ingredients from a supermarket or convenience store. Besides jasmine rice, you need a few other things to make your rice more flavorful.
Steps to Cook Jasmine Rice in A Rice Cooker
The following instructions will guide you to prepare the fluffiest and most fragrant jasmine rice you have ever tried.
Step 1: Rinse The Rice
Measure the desired amount of rice (I use 2 cups) and pour it into the rice cooker’s inner pot or a bowl. Cover the rice with clean water and stir with your hand to clean the grains, removing any dirt.
Tilt the pot to drain the water without losing rice grains, using your hand to block them. Alternatively, use a mesh strainer and rinse the rice under a running faucet.
Repeat either method 2-3 times, but avoid overwashing to preserve the nutritious bran layer and prevent the rice from drying out.
Note
Rice water is particularly good for skin care; you can save some to wash your face with it. Just ensure it doesn’t contain any dirt or contaminants.
If you choose to cook brown jasmine rice, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes at this point to reduce the cooking time.
Step 2: Measure The Water
The best water-to-rice ratio for cooking jasmine rice in a rice cooker is 1:1. For 2 cups of rice, use 2 cups of water. Adjust the amount of water if cooking more or less rice.
For drier rice, use less water; for softer rice, use more. Avoid extreme changes to prevent the rice from becoming dehydrated or mushy.
Step 3: Activate The Rice Cooker
Dry the inner pot thoroughly with a towel to avoid electric shocks.
Add ½ teaspoon of salt and a little olive oil to the rice and stir well. These condiments enhance the rice’s flavor and appearance, reduce stickiness, and make cleanup easier.
Lastly, close the lid and turn the rice cooker on. Let it cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4: Fluff The Rice And Serve
The rice cooker will switch to “Warm” mode when done. For best fluffiness, let it sit for 15 minutes.
Unplug the cooker, open the lid carefully to avoid steam, and fluff the rice with a paddle or spoon. Finally, serve it with your favorite meat, fish, or vegetable dishes.
Cooking Jasmine Rice Can’t Get Easier
If you’re craving something other than bread or cereals, try rice for a healthy, gluten-free starch.
Jasmine rice, with its exotic Southeast Asian flavor, is a delicious and versatile choice. It pairs well with soups, stews, and salads, and leftovers make excellent fried rice.
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How To Cook Jasmine Rice In A Rice Cooker
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Measuring Cup
- Bowl
- Rice Paddle
Instructions
- Choose a suitable amount of jasmine rice and rinse it with clean water 2-3 times.
- Measure the water and rice according to a 1:1 ratio.
- Put the inner pot into the outer pot, close the lid, and turn on the rice cooker. Add some salt and olive oil/ sesame oil for more flavors.
- Cook the rice for 45 minutes – 1 hour.
- When the rice is cooked, fluff it with a rice paddle, and serve.
Video
Notes
- This is a recipe for white jasmine rice. If you use the brown variety, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next steps.
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Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam
Richie, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a dynamic Content Writer with a talent for capturing the essence of culinary art.
Richie specializes in creating visually appealing and tasty content, offering a new angle on Vietnamese and other culinary traditions. With a background in graphic design and a love for food styling and photography, he expertly combines beauty with food narratives, encouraging his audience to discover the culinary world through his imaginative perspective.