🍚 The perfect Thai long-grain jasmine rice — a fragrant and versatile accompaniment to various dishes, particularly Thai curries and stir-fries, or simply as a side dish with meat and vegetables.
🌾 What is
it?
Jasmine rice is a long-grain white rice with a delicate floral aroma and a slightly sweet flavour; when cooked, it remains fluffy and lacks the stickiness of ordinary rice. It is mainly grown in Thailand and is often referred to as ‘Thai Hom Mali’.
🍽️ Flavour and experience
✔️ Flavour: delicate, slightly sweet — complements the flavour of the main dish without overpowering it.
✔️ Texture: long grains, fluffy when cooked and separate rather than sticky.
✔️ Experience: a versatile ingredient for both home cooking and exotic cuisine.
🧾 Ingredients and allergens
Main ingredient:
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100 % jasmine rice (long-grain) — no additives.
Allergens:
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Generally free from common allergens (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free). As it is pure rice, it is also suitable for people with food intolerances.
📊 Nutritional values (approximate values per 100 g of dry product)
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Energy: approx. 350–360 kcal / ~1470–1528 kJ
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Fat: ~0.5–0.7 g (of which saturated ~0–0.3 g)
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Carbohydrates: ~77–82 g
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Protein: ~6–8 g
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Salt: ~0 g
(Values may vary depending on the specific brand and packaging.)
🍚 Culinary
uses
✔️ As an accompaniment to meat, fish, vegetables or sauces (e.g. curry, teriyaki).
✔️ A staple for Asian dishes — in stir-fries, Thai rice dishes and fried rice.
✔️ As a meal in its own right – once cooked, it’s wonderfully fluffy and can be seasoned with herbs or lemon juice.
💡 Cooking tip:
Rinse the rice under cold water before cooking to remove excess starch. Cook using a ratio of 1 part rice to 1.5–2 parts water for about 12–15 minutes over a low heat, then leave to finish cooking, covered.