Jasmine rice is a long-grain rice known primarily for its aroma that reminds one of popcorn and pandan. It is primarily grown in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region (the bread basket of the world). You have almost certainly eaten jasmine rice before thanks to its popularity in rice dishes. But if you are unfamiliar with it then this recipe is a great place to learn to cook it and make the simplest type of rice dish.
Health Benefits
There are a lot of health benefits to be found when consuming plain rice. Rice is one of the most consumed cereal grains in the world. This is primarily because rice is a source of near instant energy. A bowl of rice can help your body run all day long; it’s the perfect thing for physically active people. It can also help to improve and regulate your bowel movements, slow down the aging process, and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp onion – chopped
1/4 cup green peas
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice
3 cups water
salt to taste
How To Make Jasmine Rice
- Warm the oil in a large saucepan at a medium-low temperature.
- Add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in jasmine rice, green peas, and bay leaf.
- Coat the rice by stirring.
- Pour 3 cups of water into the saucepan with the salt.
- Increase the temperature of the heat to medium.
- Let the rice come to a quick simmer.
- Reduce the temperature to low.
- Lightly simmer the rice – let it sit uncovered until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Cover the rice and remove from the heat.
- Let sit for approximately 40 minutes.
Trivia
The "jasmine” in jasmine rice refers to the rice's color which is similar to the pristine white of the jasmine lower.