🌾 Thai long-grain jasmine rice is an aromatic white rice native to Thailand (Oryza sativa), known for its **delicate floral aroma, slightly sweet flavour and naturally sticky yet fluffy texture when cooked. This type of rice is very popular in South-East Asian cuisine and also makes a versatile accompaniment to many dishes.

🍚 What is it?

• Type: long-grain jasmine rice — aromatic, fragrant and slightly sticky when cooked.

• Origin: usually Thailand.

• Packaging: 4.55 kg – a larger pack suitable for households that use rice frequently.

• Ingredients: 100 % long-grain jasmine rice (no additives).

🍽️ Taste and texture

✔️ Aroma: delicate, floral (“jasmine”), a unique fragrance that is released during cooking.
✔️ Taste: slightly sweet and pleasant, neutral.
✔️ Texture: fluffy and slightly sticky when cooked, but still separate — ideal for Asian dishes and other cuisines.

🧾 Nutritional values (per 100 g of dry product) (approximate)

(Based on data for jasmine rice)

• Energy: ~1 487 kJ / 348 kcal

• Fat: ~1.2 g

  • of which saturated: ~0.26 g

• Carbohydrates: ~76.5 g

  • of which sugars: ~0.28 g

• Protein: ~7.8 g

• Salt: ~1.2 g (based on Chang Thai packaging)

Nutritional information may vary slightly depending on the brand.

🍳 Preparation

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear (this helps remove excess starch and improves the final texture).

2. Water ratio: approximately 1.5–2.5 parts water to 1 part rice (depending on the cooking method).

3. Cook: covered over a low heat for approx. 14–16 minutes, until the rice is soft and the water has been absorbed.

4. Leave to rest: for 5 minutes off the heat, then fluff up with a fork.

🍛 Culinary uses

• Asian dishes: serve as a side dish with Thai curries, teriyaki, stir-fries or grilled meats.

• Rice salads: once cooled, mix with vegetables and dressing.

• Rice desserts: also suitable for sweet dishes such as rice pudding.

• Basic side dish: great with any meal where you want a neutral, fragrant side dish.

🧠 Other benefits

✔️ Gluten-free: naturally gluten-free (provided it hasn’t been contaminated).
✔️ Versatile: suitable for both traditional Asian cuisine and Western recipes.
✔️ Larger pack: ideal for families or frequent cooking.