jasmine rice

noun

1. an aromatic, flavorful long-grain rice of Asia, especially Thailand.

Example Sentences

Increasingly available in Asian grocers across Australia, this type of rice has a more favorable nutrient profile than brown rice and has a shorter cooking time similar to that of white jasmine rice.

From Salon

From aromatic Thai "jasmine" rice used in curries, to the "basmati" rice of India and the sticky "arborio" for making creamy Italian risotto, each variety or cultivar, is distinguished by its grain length, shape and color.

From Salon

Despite the slightly confusing name, riceberry rice was originally developed in Thailand as a cross between a local jasmine rice and local purple rice variety, creating a lighter, purple-coloured grain.

From Salon

Serve the chicken with steamed jasmine rice.

From Washington Times

Grocery store chains like QFC and Safeway mainly sell basmati and jasmine rice — varieties which can be readily sourced from other rice-producing countries like Pakistan and Thailand.

From Seattle Times