What is it?

Jasmine rice, from Thailand, has long, translucent grains. When cooked, it has a seductive, slightly floral aroma and a soft, clingy texture.

Kitchen math:

1 cup raw rice = about 3 cups cooked

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Substitute basmati or long-grain rice.

How to choose:

Jasmine rice is becoming fairly easy to find in the supermarket. Domestically grown jasmine (Jasmati) is decent, but buy an imported variety if you can.

How to prep:

Before cooking, jasmine rice should be washed to remove dust and excess starch.

How to store:

Jasmine rice will keep indefinitely in the pantry.

Cross Reference

long-grain rice

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Recipes

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  Coconut Rice Bowls with Shrimp and Vegetables

  This is straight-up Southeast Asian comfort food. Coconut-kissed rice is topped with briny shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and bright, snappy snow peas.

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  Braised Chicken Legs with Black Vinegar, Ginger, and Shiitake

  The vinegar braising liquid cooks down to a mellow sweetness, bright with ginger and the woodsy umami of shiitake. This dish is perfect with jasmine rice and a glass of…

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  Ginger Coconut Rice

  The addition of coconut milk and fresh ginger and garlic makes a basic pot of rice so much more interesting. Serve with stir-fries and curries.

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  Leek, Chicken, and Rice Soup

  The mellow sweetness of leeks mingles with smoky paprika to make this chicken soup perfect for a rainy spring afternoon.

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  Jasmine Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts and Chives

  Buttery, toasty pine nuts add a hit of richness to your basic rice pilaf. Serve this simple side with grilled chicken or seared scallops.

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  Thai Lemongrass Roast Chicken Fried Rice

  This quick, colorful stir-fry, punched up with spicy sriracha and fragrant lemongrass, is an excellent use for leftover chicken and rice.

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  Thai Spicy Duck & Pineapple Fried Rice

  Rich roast duck (available at an Asian market), fragrant basil and chunks of sweet pineapple make this quick dish a cut above your everyday fried rice.

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  Chinese Garlic Black-Bean Pork Fried Rice

  Salty-sweet fermented black bean sauce elevates this quick stir-fry to something extraordinary. But it's a great way to use up what you have. No carrots or cabbage in the fridge?…