Elswet's Jasmine Rice

Elevate your side dish game with Elswet's Jasmine Rice, a beautifully aromatic and flavorful recipe that transforms everyday rice into a show-stopping centerpiece. Featuring the distinct floral notes of jasmine rice infused with warm spices like cardamom, clove, and cinnamon, this recipe creates a gently spiced and buttery base that pairs effortlessly with a variety of mains. A single bay leaf adds depth, while a final touch of optional garnishes—such as fresh cilantro or toasted slivered almonds—brings texture and brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated dish is perfect for complementing curries, stir-fries, or grilled proteins. Treat your family to this fragrant rice recipe that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 whole cardamom pods
• 2 whole clove
• 1 quarter piece cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon optional garnish: chopped cilantro or toasted slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps to keep the grains separate.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, add the water, unsalted butter, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Gently crush the cardamom pods with the back of a knife to release their flavor, but keep them mostly intact. Add the cardamom pods, bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed jasmine rice to the saucepan. Stir to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 12–15 minutes. Avoid opening the lid during this time to retain the steam and ensure even cooking.

Step 7

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the grains to fully absorb the flavors and any remaining steam to escape.

Step 8

Carefully remove the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick from the rice before serving.

Step 9

Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro or toasted slivered almonds for added texture and visual appeal.

Step 10

Serve warm as a fragrant side dish or as the foundation for your favorite curry, stir-fry, or grilled protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(584.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	412.2

Total Fat 13.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 1206.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89.5mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 138.0mg	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: 28.4%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 65.3%