Jasmine in Cuisine
Recipes and culinary traditions from around the world
Signature Jasmine Recipes
Beverage
Classic Jasmine Tea
๐ Ingredients
- 2g green tea
- 5-6 jasmine flowers
- 200ml water
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Warm teapot with hot water, then discard
- Add tea leaves and fresh jasmine flowers
- Pour water at 80ยฐC (not boiling!)
- Steep 2-3 minutes, serve without milk
๐ก Tip: Can re-steep 2-3 times, adding 30 seconds each infusion.
Condiment
Jasmine Honey Syrup
๐ Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- ยฝ cup water
- ยผ cup jasmine flowers
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Warm honey and water over low heat
- Add washed jasmine flowers
- Simmer 10 minutes (do not boil)
- Strain and store in sterilized jars
๐ก Tip: Use in tea, cocktails, drizzle on yogurt or ice cream.
Dessert
Jasmine Panna Cotta
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups cream
- ยฝ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp jasmine tea
- 2.5g gelatin
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Heat cream with jasmine until steaming
- Steep 10 minutes, then strain
- Bloom gelatin, dissolve in warm cream
- Pour into molds, refrigerate 4+ hours
๐ก Tip: Serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of jasmine syrup.
Cocktail
Jasmine Gin Fizz
๐ Ingredients
- 60ml gin
- 30ml jasmine syrup
- 15ml lime juice
- Sparkling water
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add gin, syrup, lime, and bitters
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
- Strain into coupe, top with sparkling water
๐ก Tip: Garnish with a fresh jasmine flower for presentation.
Side Dish
Jasmine Rice Pilaf
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Sautรฉ onion in butter until translucent
- Add rice, stir 2 minutes to toast
- Add hot broth, bring to boil
- Cover, reduce heat, cook 15 minutes
๐ก Tip: Rest 10 minutes before fluffing. Garnish with jasmine petals.
Baked Good
Jasmine Cupcakes
๐ Ingredients
- Vanilla cupcake batter
- 1 tbsp jasmine tea
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Steep jasmine tea in warm milk 10 min
- Strain, cool, add to cupcake batter
- Bake at 175ยฐC for 18-20 minutes
- Make buttercream with jasmine syrup
๐ก Tip: Pipe frosting in a rosette pattern for elegant presentation.
Dessert
Jasmine Ice Cream
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ยพ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp jasmine tea
- 5 egg yolks
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Heat milk with jasmine tea until steaming
- Whisk yolks with sugar until pale
- Temper eggs with hot milk mixture
- Cook until custard coats spoon (82ยฐC)
- Strain, cool, chill 4+ hours
- Churn in ice cream maker, freeze 2 hours
๐ก Tip: Top with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of honey.
Cocktail
Jasmine Mojito
๐ Ingredients
- 50ml white rum
- 25ml jasmine syrup
- 30ml lime juice
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Muddle mint leaves gently in glass
- Add rum, jasmine syrup, and lime juice
- Fill with ice, stir well
- Top with soda water, garnish with mint
๐ก Tip: Add a jasmine flower floating on top for a stunning look.
Beverage
Jasmine Latte
๐ Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 200ml oat milk
- 15ml jasmine syrup
- Jasmine flowers (garnish)
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Brew espresso into your cup
- Steam oat milk with jasmine syrup
- Pour steamed milk over espresso
- Top with foam, garnish with flower
๐ก Tip: Dust with matcha powder for a green-white color contrast.
Dessert
Jasmine Crรจme Brรปlรฉe
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- ยฝ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp jasmine tea
- Raw sugar for top
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Heat cream with jasmine, steep 15 min
- Whisk yolks with sugar until smooth
- Combine, pour into ramekins
- Bake in water bath at 150ยฐC for 45 min
- Chill 4 hours, torch sugar before serving
๐ก Tip: The caramelized sugar should crack with a satisfying tap.
Main Dish
Jasmine Chicken Curry
๐ Ingredients
- 500g chicken thigh
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 1 tbsp jasmine rice
- Fresh basil
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Toast jasmine rice, grind to powder
- Sear chicken until golden brown
- Add curry paste, cook 2 minutes
- Pour coconut milk, simmer 20 minutes
- Stir in rice powder, serve with jasmine rice
๐ก Tip: The ground jasmine rice thickens the curry and adds fragrance.
Preserve
Jasmine Jam
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine petals
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 packet pectin
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Steep petals in warm water overnight
- Strain liquid, add sugar and lemon
- Bring to boil, add pectin
- Cook 10 minutes until thick
- Pour into sterilized jars, seal
๐ก Tip: Spread on scones or use as a glaze for pastries.
Frozen
Jasmine Sorbet
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp jasmine tea
- ยฝ cup lime juice
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Make simple syrup with water and sugar
- Steep jasmine in hot syrup 10 minutes
- Strain, add lime juice, chill
- Churn in ice cream maker or freeze-stir
๐ก Tip: Serve between two cucumber slices for a refreshing appetizer.
Pastry
Jasmine Scones
๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- โ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp jasmine tea
- ยฝ cup cold butter
- ยฝ cup cream
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- Grind jasmine tea into flour with sugar
- Cut in cold butter until pea-sized
- Add cream, mix until just combined
- Pat out, cut circles, bake 18 min at 200ยฐC
๐ก Tip: Serve warm with jasmine jam and clotted cream.
World Jasmine Cuisine
๐จ๐ณ China
Jasmine tea is national drink. Jasmine rice (่่่ฑ่ถ) served at every meal. Jasmine flower cakes (่่่ฑ็ณ) are traditional festival treats.
๐น๐ญ Thailand
Jasmine rice (เธเนเธฒเธงเธซเธญเธกเธกเธฐเธฅเธด) is a staple. Jasmine-infused desserts like bua loy (floating flowers in coconut milk).
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Jasmine tea in Kashmir. Jasmine-flavored kulfi (ice cream). Rose-jasmine sherbet in summer.
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt
Jasmine tea with mint. Jasmine-flavored Turkish delight. Used in Ramadan desserts.
๐ซ๐ท France
Jasmine crรจme brรปlรฉe, jasmine sorbet, jasmine-infused chocolate truffles from Grasse patisseries.
๐ต๐ญ Philippines
Jasmine pandesal (bread rolls), sampaguita ice cream, jasmine-flavored halo-halo.
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