Cook Jasmine Rice in the Oven
Jasmine rice is a grain that originated in Thailand, but is used as an accompaniment in the cuisines of other South Asian countries. Cooked jasmine rice is soft yet sticky, with a scent reminiscent of the jasmine flower. While you can prepare jasmine rice using the standard boiling method, it can also be baked in the oven for a hands-off cooking technique. Baking gives the rice a deeper flavor due to the longer, slower heating process.
Instructions
1. Fill a large saucepan on your stove top with 2-1/2 cups of water. Turn your stove to "high" and heat the water until it starts to bubble.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit while the water is heating. Coat a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Pour the boiled water very carefully into the baking dish. Add 1 cup of jasmine rice and stir it gently so all the rice is coated in the water.
4. Place a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the glass dish. Add the into the oven and bake it for 45 minutes.
5. Remove the and stir the rice to ensure it is soft. If the rice is still hard, cover it back up with the aluminum foil and bake for another five to 10 minutes. Let the rice sit undisturbed at about 10 minutes before serving so it can absorb any remaining liquid.
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