How to Cook Perfect Jasmine Rice

Cooking perfect rice without a rice cooker can be tricky, but not all of us have room in our tiny kitchens for one more appliance.  Particularly when that appliance is only used for one thing.  I have limited cabinet space any my counter tops are almost non-existent, so a rice cooker is just not going to happen.  Luckily I found this method for preparing jasmine rice and it comes out perfect every single time.

Use a 1:1-1/2 ratio of rice to water (1 cup rice = 1-1/2 cups water).  But first, soak your rice.  Put rice in a strainer with a bowl underneath.  Fill the strainer/bowl with water and for soak 10-15 minutes. Remove the strainer and rinse rice well.  Use your hands to gently turn over the rice and rinse until the water runs clear.  This gets rid of excess starch that can make the rice sticky.  Let the rice drain over an empty bowl for 5 min or so.  Meanwhile boil your water in a small pot.  Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt per cup of rice.  Once the water boils add the rice, stir gently, and allow it to boil uncovered without stirring until water level is equal to the rice level.  Then cover the pot and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.  Turn off the heat and uncover.  Let the rice sit for 5 minutes without stirring.  Then fluff and enjoy!