Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. You can either use a bowl to rinse it three to four times, or do it under running water in a fine mesh strainer. Rinsing rice is essential, as the extra rice powder and excess starch are eliminated.

Select a heavy bottomed pan with a tight fitting lid. Add rinsed rice, cold water, and salt to it. Mix well.

Put the pan without the lid on the largest hob, on a high heat and bring the water to a boil.

As soon as the water reaches a rolling boil, cover the pan with the lid and reduce heat to low, so that the water gently simmers. If necessary, move the pan to a smaller hob.

Allow the jasmine rice to cook for 12 minutes.

After 12 minutes, switch off the heat, and let the rice rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. The rice will absorb the remaining water, while the heat will also dry up the excess moisture, creating perfect sticky rice.

After the rice has rested, remove the lid. Fluff the rice up using a rice paddle, wooden spoon or fork.

Serve jasmine rice with your desired curry or stir fried vegetables and proteins, or allow it to cool down completely to prepare fried rice!

This is an easy, everyday method to cook jasmine rice, as it is simple an needs no exact measurements. Rinse the rice in a bowl or under running water; the water doesn't need to be completely clear for this method, as it will be drained away.

Heat up a large saucepan of water until it comes to a rolling boil, then add salt.

OPTIONAL: Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the boiling water. The mild acidity of lemon juice slightly alters the pH level of the water, resulting in a more appealing texture and preventing the rice from becoming too sticky."

Add the rice to the salted boiling water and cook it for 10-12 minutes. Cooking times depend on your personal preference and what dish you will use the rice for.

Once ready, drain the rice and allow it to rest in the fine mesh strainer or colander for about 5 minutes. This will eliminate all the excess water from the rice.

Once rested, move it to a bowl and fluff it with a fork. The perfect Jasmine rice is ready to be served!