Jasmine rice is a sort of long-grain, fragrant rice, which is really popular these days for it has the similar fragrance of pandan and popcorn.
With that being said, it would be a really nice thing if we can effortlessly cook jasmine rice in the microwave. Can we, though? What is the best way to cook jasmine rice in the microwave?
Our tried and true microwave recipe will have jasmine rice prepared in just minutes, read on!
Can You Microwave Jasmine Rice?
Of course you can! And microwaving is one of the easiest ways to prepare jasmine rice. You will just need to follow several simple steps and it’s gonna take a few minutes.
How to Microwave Jasmine Rice?
Even the basics require some skills and attention. Follow the microwave instructions for jasmine rice to make rice that is not too dry or too soggy.
Here’s the detailed microwave directions for jasmine rice:
Step 1. Rinse the jasmine rice.
Before you put the jasmine rice in the microwave, you will want to rinse it thoroughly. With this step, it will help the rice get rid of the chalky powder on the jasmine rice and gain moisture, in order to avoid sticking all together while cooking.
Place the desired amount of jasmine rice in a large bowl and rinse it. Strain the rice and repeat this process one more time.
Step 2. Add the proper amount of water.
I think we can agree on this – when cooking delicious rice, one of the most fundamental factors is the ratio. And it takes practice and skills to decide the right ratio.
Generally speaking, to make fluffy and delicious jasmine rice, for every cup of rice you will want to add 1.5 cups of water.
Notes: If you are trying to make flavoured jasmine rice with the microwave, it is recommended to add the ingredients in this step. Only water will be sufficient if you just want white rice.
Step 3. Cook jasmine rice in the microwave.
It is recommended to cover the jasmine rice with a microwave-safe lid before it goes into the microwave. The lid can protect the jasmine rice from losing moisture during the cooking process, so the rice could turn out fluffy.
Put the rice in the microwave, and have it cooked for about 15 mins. When the cooking time is over, you will need to let it sit for 5 minutes.
This step is missing in many microwave instructions for jasmine rice out there. However, it is very crucial.
It would help the rice further absorb the water and to be cooked more thoroughly. And thus the jasmine rice would become fluffy and non-sticky after this step.
If you have a microwave with rice button, just use it, so you don’t have to worry about the cooking time.
That’s it!
Now you have made yourself some fluffy delicious white rice with jasmine rice. It’s so easy and convenient that you can do it on a daily basis and treat your family with delicious white rice and dishes at dinners.
How to Reheat Jasmine Rice in the Microwave
Microwaving is also a really convenient and effortless way to reheat jasmine rice. However, if it’s not done properly, reheating jasmine rice could make it dry, hard or even overcooked.
Follow the instructions to reheat jasmine rice in the microwave below. It only takes several minutes to make leftover jasmine rice fluffy again.
Here’s the best way to reheat jasmine rice in microwave:
- Place the leftover jasmine rice in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add a bit of water to provide moisture. For reheating jasmine rice in the microwave, about 2 spoons of water would be sufficient. Adding too much water could make the rice sticky.
- Cover the rice with a microwave-safe lid to prevent losing moisture. Put it in the microwave.
- Microwave the jasmine rice for 5 minutes.
Microwave Jasmine Rice Recipe: Coconut Curry Chicken Rice
Want to surprise your family with a delicious (and easy!) meal they’ll love? Give this recipe a whirl!
This recipe is surprisingly easy to follow. Yet the dish has so many flavours and textures.
Ingredients:
- Jasmine Rice
- Curry
- Chicken
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Coconut oil
- Soy sauce
- Pepper
Instructions:
- Cook the jasmine rice in the microwave, using the cooking method mentioned above. For this recipe, you will need to put a bit of coconut oil in the rice when it goes in the microwave. It will give the white rice some special fragrance and make the white rice smell great.
- Give the chicken a quick 10-minute soak in pepper and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for a burst of savoury flavour.
- Put the chicken in the microwave alongside the pepper and soy sauce. Cover the chicken with saran wrap and microwave it on high power for 5 minutes.
- Place diced potatoes and carrots on top of the chicken. Have the curry cube placed on top. Add water to ⅔ of the ingredients.
- Cover the ingredients with microwave-safe saran wrap. And put them in the microwave on high power for 8 minutes. Stir the ingredients when cooking time is done, and microwave them for another 5 minutes. Then add the ingredients to the rice.
There you go! The delicious and savoury coconut curry chicken rice. It would not only look good and taste well, but also contains all kinds of nutrients you’d need to go through the day.