Fragrant rice (also known as jasmine rice, scented rice, aromatic rice or kao hohm mali in Thai) is world famous because of its appearance, cooking texture, and aroma.
It is distinguished by a water milling process that leaves the grains silken to the touch. When uncooked the grain is translucent, but when cooked it becomes opaque and white. The grains are similar in size to long-grain rice but cook moist and tender like a medium grain rice.
How do you prepare ?white jasmine rice?
Jasmine rice is prepared without salt. Accompanying dishes are therefore spicy and salty to counterbalance the tastes. The various guises of rice are many in Thailand. Rice soup is a common breakfast dish. Fried rice is a popular lunch meal. Most noodles and traditional snacks are made with rice flour. Rice paper is used to make spring rolls.
What are the benefits of white jasmine rice?
High in fibre and containing vitamins B1, B2, niacin, carbohydrates and protein with no gluten, jasmine rice is nutritional. It is also rich in minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorous.
These Organic White Rice Jasmine are available in a range of sizes, all packed in Plastic Free packaging. We use plant-based cellulose bags for these products. Cellulose Plastic Free packaging is biodegradable, simply scrunch up to create air pockets and add to your home compost. It will take around 1-2 months to biodegrade. Or it can be added to general waste, it will break down into vegetable matter.