Chinese Take Out White Rice

Recreate the magic of your favorite Chinese takeout with this simple and foolproof recipe for Chinese Take Out White Rice. Featuring fragrant jasmine rice cooked to tender, fluffy perfection, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right at home. Key tips, like rinsing the rice to remove excess starch and steaming it gently, ensure a light and airy texture every time. A touch of salt enhances the natural flavor, while an optional drizzle of sesame or vegetable oil adds subtle richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile side pairs beautifully with stir-fries, flavorful curries, or savory Chinese classics for an authentic dining experience. Perfectly seasoned and effortlessly delicious, it’s the ultimate foundation for your favorite Asian-inspired creations.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Jasmine rice
• 3 cups Water
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Optional: vegetable oil or sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve or bowl. Repeat rinsing 2-3 times until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, and optional oil. Stir gently to distribute the salt and oil evenly.

Step 3

Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 4

Let the rice simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid, until all the water is absorbed.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.

Step 6

Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Serve alongside your favorite Chinese dishes or as a standalone base for stir-fried meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	605.6

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 614.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 97.5mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 157.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 86.6%