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Perfect Stovetop Jasmine Rice Every Time

8 Cups Cooked Rice 2 cups Rice I like Jasmine but any long grain will do 2 tsp olive oil3 cups hot water
Prep Time0 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: jasmine rice
Yield: 4 servings
Calories:
Author: Usha Martin
Cost: $0.25 / serving

Materials

  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cup hot water
  • .5 large onion sliced thin
  • 4 tbsp olive oil for frying onions
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Heat rice on medium heat with olive oil until fragrant about 5 min
  • Add Hot Water and bring to a boil.
  • Give rice a quick stir
  • Cover with a tight lid and set a timer for 20 minutes
  • Remove from heat and rest for 10 min without removing the lid
  • Remove lid and fluff rice
  • In a shallow pan add 4 tbsp olive oil and heat on med-high. Add onions.
  • Saute until golden brown and then remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
  • Top cooked rice with fried onions and fresh cilantro.