Thai Rice

Imported from Thailand, Jasmine rice (also referred to as Thai Fragrant rice) has a wonderful floral aroma.  It is long and thin in nature, similar to Basmati and Long Grain, however when it is cooked, the silky white grains become sticky in texture.  The variety Hom Mali is considered the best for taste.

Whilst Basmati matures with age, Thai Jasmine rice is best enjoyed as close to the harvest as possible, when the grains are freshest and the fragrance is at its best.  Due to the climate and highly effective water irrigation systems, it is possible to have up to four harvests per year.

Thai Jasmine rice is also available in a brown variety which retains the fragrant aroma qualities; however the rice will not be as sticky as the white variant.  It has a slightly nutty taste due to the presence of the bran layers.