Carbohydrates in Jasmine Rice: An Energy Source – 1/4 cup of uncooked jasmine rice, which yields 3/4 cup cooked rice, contains. The majority of jasmine rice’s calories come from its 35 grams of carbohydrates per 1/4-cup serving. Carbohydrates provide energy not only to your muscles, but also to your brain, nervous system, and kidneys.45 to 65 percent of the calories in your daily diet should come from carbohydrates.
Should jasmine rice always be rinsed?
Why Rice Should Always Be Cleaned – The purpose of washing rice (or any other food) is cleanliness. Rinsing rice removes dirt, dust, debris, chemicals, and insects—in other words, it eliminates the types of contaminants that you probably wouldn’t want to consume in your final rice dish.
- Indeed, by the time rice reaches your local supermarket, it has already traveled a considerable distance.
- During its journey, it may pick up various substances, or in some cases, it may travel with substances that were not properly removed during the manufacturing process.
- A second reason to rinse rice is to remove excess starch from the surface of the rice kernels.
According to Matt Slem, a culinary scientist and rice cooking expert at Lundberg Family Farms, this “gives the cooked, final product a fluffy texture with separate rice kernels.” Slem explains that without rinsing, the excess starch will remain on the rice, potentially resulting in gummy or excessively sticky rice once cooked.
What happens if jasmine rice is not rinsed prior to cooking?
So, Why Do We Wash Rice? When you open a container or bag of rice, you will find that its grains have traveled quite a distance. Throughout this period of processing, packing, travel, and storage, they are in constant contact. This friction produces starch dust that coats the rice grains.
If the grains are not washed prior to cooking, the residual starch will gelatinize in the hot cooking water, causing the cooked rice grains to stick together. In certain instances, such as with glutinous rice and arborio rice, this can result in a very sticky texture. In the case of biryanis and pilafs/pulaos made with long-grain rice such as basmati, whose quality is determined by the separation of the cooked rice grains, it is crucial to remove the dust.
The rice is ready to be soaked if the runoff water is clear, indicating that most of the starch dust has been removed. In kanji/congee, short-grain rice, such as short-grain sushi rice (occasionally I use arborio), is cooked in water or stock to produce a thick, soupy liquid.
Even though the starch dust may help thicken your soup, you should still wash the rice prior to cooking to remove any dirt, chemicals, or insects that may be present. Sticky rice’s inherent properties (low percentage of amylose, high amount of amylopectin) thicken the liquid without difficulty, so starch dust loss during washing is not a concern.
Also worthy of note: Acids and excessive mechanical force can reduce the viscosity of amylopectin, so add any acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice, last and whisk or stir with care. Several studies indicate that washing rice can significantly reduce the accumulation of heavy metals in the plant (toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, if present in soil, can collect in plants).
Some rice brands are labeled “enriched” and come with a warning not to rinse before cooking. This rice is pre-cleaned and fortified with various vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. I seldom purchase this type of rice. After the grains have been dehusked and polished, they are fortified, and washing the rice removes these nutrients.
In another type of enrichment, genes are modified or introduced to increase the nutrient content of rice and even address health problems.
How much jasmine rice is a serving size?
1 serving of Jasmine Rice│How to make rice⎮Portion control
1/4 cup (45 g) of Jasmine rice contains only 160 calories per serving!
How much jasmine rice is in a serving?
How To Prepare Rice – Follow the manufacturer’s instructions as rice cooker water ratios and cooking times vary. If there are no rice cooker instructions available, use the rice measurement chart below. Rice Steamer
- Rinse rice until it becomes transparent.
- Stir the rice and water according to the rice cooker’s instructions.
- Close cover and turn on rice cooker. Use the setting for white rice if available.
- Upon completion of cooking, the rice cooker will switch to warm mode.
- Allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing and serving.
Stove Top
- Find desired servings in the following rice measurement chart.
- Rinse rice in water until it becomes clear.
- Add the desired amount of rice and water to a saucepan and mix thoroughly.
- Close the lid and bring the water to a boil for one minute.
- Reduce to a low simmer for 15-20 minutes until moisture is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve.
NOTE: For softer rice, add an additional 1/4 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes. Add a quarter cup less water and cook the rice for five minutes less to achieve a firmer texture. Chart of Rice Measurement
| Rice (Uncooked Cups) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Water (Cups) | 1 3/4 | 3 | 4 1/2 |
| Yields (Cooked Rice Cups) | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Servings (1/4 Cup Uncooked Rice Per Serving) | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Storage Guide Place in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate or freeze as necessary to extend the shelf life. Visit Cooking Rice 101 for more cooking advice.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Protein 3g |
* Not a significant source of dietary fiber, sugars, vitamins A, C, calcium, or iron. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your caloric needs, your daily values may be higher or lower:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | |
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g |
Ingredients: Thai Jasmine Rice Flour