Panda-Inspired Perfect White Steamed Rice
Recreate the classic plain steamed white rice from Panda Express at home with this simple and reliable recipe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (approx. 300g) Jasmine white rice
- 2 cups (approx. 480ml) cold water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the Jasmine rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve or bowl, swishing it around with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear. This removes excess starch, leading to fluffier, less sticky rice.
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice and cold water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
- 3
Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil, uncovered. Watch carefully to prevent boiling over.
- 4
Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly with the lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, without lifting the lid. Do not stir the rice during this time.
- 5
After 18-20 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat, keeping the lid on, and let it rest for another 5-10 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice evenly and makes it fluffier.
- 6
Remove the lid and gently fluff the cooked rice with a fork before serving immediately with your favorite Panda Express copycat entrees.