Categories How do I cook perfect jasmine rice?

Jasmine rice is a real staple in Asian cuisine - lightly fragrant, fluffy but with a tender bite. If you prepare it correctly, it becomes a dream side dish star. Whether with curry, vegetables or roasted meat: perfect rice is no coincidence - it's a small art!

Yes, absolutely! Jasmine rice contains starch on the surface, which otherwise quickly makes it sticky or mushy when cooked. Rinse the rice in a fine sieve or bowl until the water runs clear - this often takes 3-5 passes. Then drain well.

For loose jasmine rice, it is best to use 1 part rice to 1.5 parts water. For example, 1 cup of rice and 1.5 cups of water. If you soak the rice beforehand (15-20 minutes), you can also work with a little less water because the rice has already absorbed some moisture.

Bring the water with the rice to the boil, then immediately put the lid on and reduce the heat considerably. The rice should now cook over a low heat for 12-15 minutes - without lifting the lid! Then remove from the heat and leave to rest for another 5-10 minutes so that it softens. Only then fluff it up with a fork.

Absolutely - it's even particularly easy! Rice stoves are like little kitchen ninjas: you put in the washed rice with the right amount of water, press "Start" and wait until the stove switches to "Keep warm" by itself. No boiling over, no burning - simply reliably fluffy.

Jasmine rice is a real chameleon! It goes well with:

- Thai curries with coconut milk
- Stir-fried vegetables with soy sauce or sesame oil
- Spicy dishes, because its soft taste softens the spiciness
- Grilled meat or tofu
- Or simply with a fried egg and some fish sauce - very simple, but so good!