Steamed White Tea-Infused Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Fragrant jasmine rice steamed with authentic white tea leaves for a subtly floral aroma and delicate flavor. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, Fuding white tea leaves, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 tsp Fuding white tea leaves
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (optional) butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice, 2 tsp Fuding white tea leaves, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt. Let soak for 10 minutes to allow tea flavors to infuse.
3. Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let the rice steam, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Discard the tea leaves by fluffing the rice gently with a fork, then stir in 1 tbsp butter if desired for richness before serving.