Jasmine Rice Garlic (Print Version)

Fluffy jasmine rice infused with aromatic garlic oil, featuring tender grains perfect for Asian-inspired meals.

# What You Need:

→ Rice

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:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear; drain thoroughly.
02 - Heat oil over medium-low heat; sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden without browning.
03 - Add rinsed rice to saucepan and stir to coat grains evenly with garlic oil for 1 minute.
04 - Pour in water, add sea salt, stir gently, and bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
06 - Remove from heat and let rice rest covered for 5 minutes.
07 - Fluff rice gently with a fork; garnish with cilantro or scallions if desired and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The garlic infusion technique turns ordinary rice into something restaurant worthy with almost no extra effort
  • It makes your entire kitchen smell warm and inviting while it cooks
  • This rice pairs beautifully with almost any Asian inspired dish but stands strong on its own too
02 -
  • Browning the garlic makes it bitter, so remove the pan from heat the moment you see golden color
  • Letting the rice rest covered is the secret step most people skip, but it makes all the difference
  • The rice will continue cooking slightly during the resting period, so do not be tempted to lift the lid early
03 -
  • Use a wide, shallow saucepan instead of a tall narrow one for more even cooking
  • Toast the rice grains in the garlic oil for 2 extra minutes if you like a slightly nutty flavor
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