Perfect Jasmine Rice
Stovetop method:
*1/4 cup dry rice per person
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cup water
- Butter, salt and pepper
Place rice in the bottom of a medium pot, cover with water, place lid on and bring to a boil. Once boiling turn down to low (2) and simmer for 18 minutes. Keeping the lid still on, remove from burner and let rest for 10 minutes. Add butter, salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork.
Microwave Rice:
*1/4 cup dry rice per person
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- Butter, salt and pepper
In a microwave safe glass bowl, microwave ingredients for 8 minutes, uncovered. Cover the bowl and microwave an additional 4 minutes. Let rest covered for 6 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Baked Rice:
Ratio is 1 cup rice : 1½ cups water
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water or broth
- 1/4 stick melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Place in 9x13 casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Halve recipe in 8x8. Can freeze in resealable bags.