Pacific Rim Style Jasmine Rice
| Prep Time: 10 min | Serves: 6 |
| Cooking Time: 30 min | Yield: 6 - 3/4 Cup Servings |
A flavorful variation on the traditional Thai Jasmine Rice.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 3 cups Tap Water
- 3 tsp Orange Zest
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
Directions
Place rice in a small saucepan (approx. 2-1/2 qt). Rinse rice by running cold water over two or three times to cover and pouring the water out. This rids the rice of excess starch powder and broken rice which makes the cooked rice mushy and sticky. Add just enough water to cover the top of the rice by 1/2-inch (approximately 3 cups). Add Orange Zest and Ginger at this time.
A convenient trick is to place your middle finger, just touching the top of the rice in the pan. The water level should be just below the first joint of your finger, from the tip. No measuring needed.
Cover the pot with the lid. Place over medium to medium high heat. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, another 10 minutes, until the water has completely evaporated.
Turn off the burner and allow rice to sit, covered, for at least another 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature (especially with spicy curries). Serves 3 to 4.