Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics
Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics yields light, fragrant grains with a tender bite and a subtle floral aroma. It’s a simple side that pairs beautifully with curries, stir-fries, and grilled meats, ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep when you want consistently fluffy rice without fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 81 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Stovetop Method
- 2
Gather all ingredients.
- 3
Put the rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain completely.
- 4
Add the rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- 5
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- 7
Fluff with a fork before serving.
- 8
Pressure Cooker Method
- 9
Put the rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain completely.
- 10
Add the rice, 1 cup water, and salt to the pressure cooker.
- 11
Set the pressure cooker to high for 4 minutes.
- 12
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- 13
Fluff with a fork before serving.
- 14
Oven Method
- 15
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 16
Put the rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Drain completely.
- 17
Add the rice, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, and salt to a 1-quart casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid (see Cook's Note). Cover and place the casserole in the oven.
- 18
Bake the rice for 17 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
- 19
Remove from the oven and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- 20
Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Calories 127.95 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.24 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 29.09 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.1 g --
- Added Sugars 2.07 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 2.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics is made with 3 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Jasmine Rice, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 127.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics made of?
- The main ingredients are Jasmine Rice, Salt, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 127.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 20 steps.
- Is Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics healthy?
- Perfect Jasmine Rice Basics has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 127.95 calories and 2.24 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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