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Steamed Jasmine Rice

3.4

(8)

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 40 min

Cooks' note:

Rice keeps, chilled in an airtight container, 4 days.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1 servings (with generous leftovers)

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is clear, then drain in a sieve. Combine with water and salt in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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