Ingredients:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice (200 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cups water (295 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil or butter

Instructions:

  1. Place jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Transfer rinsed rice to a medium-sized saucepan. Add water, salt, and optional oil or butter.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil, uncovered.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes. For firmer rice, cook closer to 15 minutes; for softer rice, add a minute or two.
  5. Turn off heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes to trap steam. Avoid removing the lid during this time. Then, gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate grains.