Perfect Fluffy White Rice

Steps

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1. 1
   Choose Thai jasmine rice. You don't need an expensive rice cooker brand—a simple single-button cooker works just as well. Different cooker brands may require adjusting the water-to-rice ratio.
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2. 2
   Measure out 3 cups of rice. Thai jasmine rice is prized for its texture and versatility in Cantonese cooking, producing grains that are neither too hard nor too soft.
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3. 3
   Place rice in a sieve and rinse under water, gently rubbing the grains with your fingers to wash away the outer layer. Repeat 2 to 3 times, draining old water and adding fresh water each time, until the water runs relatively clear.
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   Transfer the washed rice to the rice cooker pot. Follow a 1:1 water-to-rice ratio: 3 cups rice to 3 cups water. If you prefer softer rice, you can add about 1/4 cup extra water. Alternatively, use the measurement lines marked inside the pot.
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5. 5
   Dry the bottom of the cooker pot completely with a dry cloth, ensuring no water or debris sticks to it to prevent burning. Once the bottom is clean and dry, place the pot in the cooker and close the lid.
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6. 6
   Press the rice cooker's switch to start cooking. When the rice is done and the alarm sounds, wait 1-2 minutes before opening the lid to allow excess steam to escape first.
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   Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a chopstick or rice scoop for about 1 minute. This releases excess steam and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky or clumping together. Using a chopstick works especially well for separating the grains.
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   Scoop rice using the included wooden or bamboo rice scoop. Avoid using metal utensils, as they may damage the non-stick coating of the inner pot. The rice at the bottom will be softer than the rice at the top.
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