How to Cook Jasmine Rice in a Rice Cooker

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If you donโ€™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 canโ€™t go wrong by including it in your daily meals.

Cooking jasmine rice is childโ€™s play, but that doesnโ€™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!

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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. Itโ€™s celebrated for its moist texture, sweet, nutty taste, slight stickiness, and buttery aftertaste.

While jasmine rice is a fantastic side dish, you shouldnโ€™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.

  • Rice cooker: This specialized cooking appliance will make it easier to produce the best jasmine rice. It is possible to cook rice with a slow cooker or an oven, but those options arenโ€™t as effective as a reliable rice cooker.
  • Rice paddle: To fluff or scoop the rice, use the paddle that comes with your rice cooker or a spatula or large spoon. A rice cooker ensures perfectly cooked rice if used correctly, eliminating concerns about overcooking.
  • Measuring cup: Many rice cooker packages come with a measuring cup. The one I use for this recipe has a capacity of 160 ml (135 grams of uncooked rice).
  • Mug: To pour the water into the pot.
  • Small bowl: To contain salt and olive oil.
Common Kitchen Gadgets

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.

  • Jasmine rice: Most of the best jasmine rice brands come from Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, but you can try products from other countries as well (it is cultivated in several US states). Pay attention to the expiration date: old jasmine rice may lose its distinct aroma.
  • Water: For the best flavor, avoid using chlorine-containing tap water for cooking jasmine rice. Use bottled or purified water instead. White jasmine rice needs the same water as other rice types. For unsoaked brown jasmine rice, use at least two parts water to one part rice.
  • Salt and olive oil: They prevent the rice from drying out as well as improve its flavor. You can also replace olive oil with avocado or sesame oil.
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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 doesnโ€™t contain any dirt or contaminants.

Rinse The Rice
Measure The Suitable Amount
Tilting The Pot Until The Water Has Run Out

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.

Measure The Water

Step 3: Activate The Rice Cooker

Dry the inner pot thoroughly with a towel to avoid electric shocks.

Add ยฝ 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.

Activate The Rice Cooker

Step 4: Fluff The Rice And Serve

The rice cooker will switch to โ€œWarmโ€ 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.

Fluff The Rice

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.

If you enjoyed this post, share it with friends. Have new ideas for cooking jasmine rice in a rice cooker? Share them in the comments. Thank you!

How To Cook Jasmine Rice In A Rice Cooker

How To Cook Jasmine Rice In A Rice Cooker

Learning how to cook jasmine rice in a rice cooker will open up new possibilities for your meals. This short recipe will tell you the best way to awaken the fragrance of this wonderful side dish.
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Cuisine: Multiple
Keyword: How To Cook Jasmine Rice In A Rice Cooker
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2 (each consists of 3 bowls of cooked rice)
Calories: 864kcal

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • Measuring Cup
  • Bowl
  • Rice Paddle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt
  • Olive oil

Instructions 

  • Choose a suitable amount of jasmine rice and rinse it with clean water 2-3 times.
    Measure The Suitable Amount
  • Measure the water and rice according to a 1:1 ratio.
    Tilting The Pot Until The Water Has Run Out
  • 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.
    Measure The Water
  • Cook the rice for 45 minutes – 1 hour.
    Activate The Rice Cooker
  • When the rice is cooked, fluff it with a rice paddle, and serve.
    Fluff The Rice

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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 189g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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