2 cups Jasmine rice
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and bruised
1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole
1 stalk lemon grass, lightly bruised
Rinse the rice in cold water. Put all ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to the boil, stir well, then cover and simmer over a low heat about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stand for 10 minutes, covered. Remove the ginger, lemon grass and garlic. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.