Description
Fragrant Pot Brown Jasmine Rice elevates simple grains into a culinary masterpiece with nutty depth and perfect texture. Hearty kernels infused with subtle aromatics promise a delightful side dish you’ll crave alongside various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown jasmine rice
- 2 ½ cups water or broth
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cooking Enhancement:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cleanse the brown jasmine rice thoroughly under cold running water, gently swirling with fingertips until the water becomes translucent, effectively eliminating surplus starch and guaranteeing a pristine texture.
- Transfer the rinsed rice into a medium-sized pot, incorporating water or broth, seasoning with salt, and adding a touch of oil or butter to enhance flavor and prevent adherence.
- Position the pot on the stovetop and activate medium-high heat, allowing the liquid to escalate to a vigorous boil, creating an active cooking environment.
- Immediately transition the heat to its lowest setting upon achieving a rolling boil, securely cover the pot with a snug lid to trap essential moisture and steam.
- Maintain a gentle simmer, permitting the rice to absorb liquid and soften gradually for approximately 35-40 minutes, without disturbing the cooking process.
- After the designated cooking duration, extract the pot from heat source and permit the rice to rest, lid intact, for an additional 10 minutes, enabling residual steam to complete the cooking cycle and achieve optimal tenderness.
- Delicately separate the grains using a fork, creating a light, fluffy texture that showcases the rice’s natural characteristics, then serve while warm for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by toasting rice in oil for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid, enhancing nutty undertones and preventing clumping.
- Customize liquid ratios based on desired texture: use slightly less water for firmer grains or more for softer, creamier consistency.
- Transform this basic recipe into a nutrient-packed meal by stirring in roasted vegetables, herbs, or protein like chickpeas after cooking.
- Meal prep friendly: store cooled rice in airtight containers for up to 5 days, reheating with a splash of water to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg