🌾 VILACONIC Jasmine Rice 1 kg (GAO ST25) – long-grain aromatic jasmine rice from Vietnam, known as ST25 – a premium variety of aromatic rice with a delicate flavour and aroma, often considered one of the finest jasmine rices in the world.

🍽️ What is it?

• Type: long-grain aromatic jasmine rice (ST25 variety).

• Origin: Vietnam (Mekong Delta).

• Packaging: 1 kg – ideal for family meals and frequent use as a side dish or main component of meals.

• Flavour and aroma: a delicate, slightly sweet flavour with a natural aromatic scent typical of jasmine rice, often described as pandan-like (floral/fragrant).

ST25 is a special variety of jasmine rice that has won the ‘World’s Best Rice’ award in international competitions (e.g. in 2019 and on several other occasions).

🧾 Ingredients and allergens

✔️ 100% rice – no added ingredients.
⚠️ Naturally gluten-free; does not contain allergens unless contaminated during processing.

📊 Nutritional values (approximate values for dry jasmine rice)

(Values vary by brand, but are generally applicable to white jasmine rice.)

• Energy: ~1,470 kJ / ~350 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~76–78 g

• Protein: ~7–8 g

• Fat: ~< 1 g

• Fibre: ~1–2 g

• Salt: ~0 g

🍽️ Flavour and texture

✔️ Aroma: delicately floral and natural, typical of jasmine rice.
✔️ Taste: sweeter, clean and delicate, unobtrusive.
✔️ Texture: fluffy, delicate and slightly sticky when cooked, but the grains remain separate – great for traditional Asian dishes and as a side dish.

🍳 How to cook

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear – this removes excess starch.

2. Water ratio: typically 1 part rice to 1.2–1.5 parts water (may vary depending on your preferred softness).

3. Cover and cook over a low heat for about 12–16 minutes, until the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender.

4. Leave the rice to rest for 5 minutes under the lid, then fluff it up with a fork.

🍛 Uses in the kitchen

✔️ Asian specialities: Thai curries, Vietnamese or Chinese dishes.
✔️ Fried rice: a simple stir-fry with pork, chicken, tofu or vegetables.
✔️ As a side dish: with meat, fish and sauces.
✔️ Rice salads: once cooked and cooled, mix with herbs and vegetables.

🍲 Why ST25 is exceptional

• The ST25 variety of jasmine rice was developed by Vietnamese agronomists and has gained international recognition for its flavour, aroma and texture.

• Once cooked, the grains have a firm yet delicate texture that doesn’t become mushy and holds its shape well.

💡 Tip: ST25 rice is also suitable for sticky rice dishes or rice bowls, as its texture remains pleasant even when cooled.