The Best Rice
Elevate your side dish game with "The Best Rice," a foolproof recipe for perfectly fluffy white jasmine rice that’s rich in flavor and irresistibly tender. With just four simple ingredients—white jasmine rice, water, unsalted butter, and kosher salt—this quick and easy recipe ensures each grain is beautifully cooked and never clumpy, thanks to an essential rinsing step. The magic happens with a precise simmering and steaming technique, locking in buttery goodness and a subtle hint of seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish serves as a flawless base for stir-fries, curries, or any dish that calls for light, fragrant rice. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this is your go-to recipe for restaurant-quality results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve or bowl until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, butter, and salt. Stir gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Let it simmer for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as it disrupts the steam cooking process.
After 12 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat but keep the lid on. Allow the rice to rest (steam) for an additional 5 minutes.
Using a fork, gently fluff the rice to separate the grains. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish or use it as a base for your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
