Jasmine Rice with Garlic (Printable)

Fragrant jasmine rice infused with aromatic garlic oil, ready in 25 minutes as the perfect Asian-inspired side dish.

# What Goes In:

→ Rice Base

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice
02 - 1 ½ cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Garlic Oil

04 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
05 - 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced

→ Optional Garnish

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions

# How to Make It:

01 - Place jasmine rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly to remove excess starch.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and pale golden. Watch carefully to prevent browning.
03 - Add rinsed rice to the saucepan with garlic oil. Stir continuously for 1 minute to coat each grain evenly and lightly toast the rice.
04 - Pour in water and add sea salt. Stir gently to combine, then bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
05 - Reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
06 - Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. This allows residual heat to evenly finish cooking and prevents gummy texture.
07 - Uncover and fluff rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro or scallions if desired. Serve warm as a side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The aromatic garlic infuses into every grain without overwhelming, creating this beautiful balance that makes you wonder why youve been eating plain rice all these years.
  • Its the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight from your main course, yet comes together with almost no extra effort than making regular rice.
02 -
  • The garlic must never brown or it will make the entire dish bitter, so keep your heat low and your attention focused during that step.
  • Rinsing the rice isnt optional, its the difference between clumpy, gummy rice and perfectly separated grains that showcase the garlic flavor.
03 -
  • For special occasions, substitute half the cooking water with coconut milk for a subtly sweet, creamy version that pairs wonderfully with spicy dishes.
  • Measure your rice and water with the same measuring cup to maintain the perfect ratio every time, a trick a restaurant chef shared that revolutionized my rice-cooking.
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