Jasmine rice

Riz jasmin

What it is

Named for the colour of the milled grain rather than any scent of jasmine — Thai calls it hom mali, fragrant jasmine-white. Unlike basmati it is best fresh from the harvest, and Thai cooks pay attention to the crop year.

In the kitchen

Use less water than the packet says, roughly one and a quarter to one. It is stickier than basmati and floods easily.

Goes with

Coconut milk Lemongrass Chili pepper Fish sauce Cilantro / Coriander Lime Ginger Garlic

Same species

Akazu Arborio rice Rice paper (bánh tráng) Basmati rice Black glutinous rice Black rice

Also used with

Pandan leaf Goji berry

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