How long to cook jasmine rice
Choose a method and size for a practical estimate; cooking times are ranges, not a substitute for checking doneness. How we calculate times.
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Estimated cooking time
12–14 min
- Rest
- 10 min
Evidence-informed estimate · Cooking times vary — follow the food-specific completion and food-safety guidance.
- 1 part rice to 1.25–1.5 parts water. Boil, cover, lowest heat for 13 minutes.
- Rest off-heat, lid on, 10 minutes.
- Times assume the food starts refrigerated, not room temperature.
How to know when it's done
Time is an estimate. Taste test at the early end of the range, and remember food keeps cooking slightly after it leaves the heat.
Food-level cooking reference: BBC Good Food — Rice glossary (checked 2026-08-18). CookCue applies deterministic adjustments; food-safety guidance is sourced separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is jasmine rice the same as white rice for cooking?
Almost — jasmine needs slightly less water (1.25–1.5 vs 1.5–2) and cooks a minute longer. It's naturally a bit stickier when done.