Steamed Citrus-Infused Jasmine Rice with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Fluffy jasmine rice steamed with fresh citrus zest and herbs, creating a fragrant and bright side dish perfect for pairing with Asian-inspired meals. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. Step 2: Combine the rinsed rice with 2.5 cups water, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tbsp lime zest, and 1 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Step 3: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to steam.
5. Step 5: Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint until the butter is melted and herbs are evenly distributed.
6. Step 6: Serve warm as a fragrant side dish.