How To Cook Thai Jasmine Rice In A Pot
Place rice in a small saucepan approx.
How to cook thai jasmine rice in a pot. Typically the instructions on the package call for 1 1 2 cups water for every 1 cup of rice. You will need about 2 cups of uncooked jasmine rice to make enough to serve four to five people. This rids the rice of excess starch powder and broken rice which makes the cooked rice mushy and sticky.
Using your hands vigorously swish rice in the water until water turns cloudy about 30 seconds. Rinse jasmine rice with water. Salt fastens the cooking process and makes sure the hard long grain.
Instructions bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place the pan on a flat surface put the tip of your pointing finger on top of the rice. Simmer for 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
In a pot combine jasmine rice with an equal part water. Stir in the rice and the salt. Rinse rice by running cold water over two or three times to cover and pouring the water out.
Add just enough water to cover the top of the rice by 1 2 inch approximately 3 cups. Cook on medium to high heat until the water comes to boil. At this point you can rinse the rice two to five times in water until the water is clear to remove any excess starch powder.
Cover with a lid and lower the heat to low. Add half a teaspoon of salt. Refill the bowl with cool water and repeat rinsing and draining process.