Panda-Inspired Perfect White Steamed Rice

Name: Panda-Inspired Perfect White Steamed Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 cups (approx. 300g) Jasmine white rice; 2 cups (approx. 480ml) cold water

Recreate the classic plain steamed white rice from Panda Express at home with this simple and reliable recipe.

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 25 min

Total: 30 min

4 servings

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

200 kcal

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

0.5g

Fat

Panda-Inspired Perfect White Steamed Rice

Ingredients

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