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Hawkee · 07-02-2020, 03:19 AM

Today I got some rice that I cannot figure out what type it is. From what I saw from the bag the rice is a golden color and it looks kind of tan colored as well. Mom and I think it's jasmine rice but it looks like basmati rice to me. When I usually buy rice I get white rice or Rice-A-Roni because I have never seen this unusual rice before. Could this rice be jasmine rice and have you ever eaten it before? Mom and I researched cookbooks to identify this rice but found no answer. I do know that basmati rice is from India and is used in Indian food. Has anyone seen this rice and can you tell me the correct name of it?
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ponytail · 07-02-2020, 06:00 AM

I buy brown basmati rice at Trader Joe's. It's suppose to have an aroma and nutty taste. But I have never notice either. For years we ate white rice, then switched to brown because we were told it was healthier. Maybe, maybe not.

OH Nuts! · 07-04-2020, 07:12 PM

I like them both but eat them rarely and in small portions.

Bonniegirl · 07-04-2020, 07:27 PM

I have Jasmine rice in my cupboard right now ! I didn't even realize it was Jasmine rice till I read the bag the other day when I was cooking some after I had read this thread!! My Hubby bought it, I think it was the only rice he could find in the pandemic LOL, it's a big bag of rice !

I'd say Jasmine rice is a little subtly different than regular white rice ? A little bit sweeter aroma when cooking and a little sweeter taste to it !

I probably have eaten it before in a restaurant but have never cooked balsamic rice !

07-02-2020, 03:19 AM	#1
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,831	Has anyone ever had jasmine rice or basmati rice? Today I got some rice that I cannot figure out what type it is. From what I saw from the bag the rice is a golden color and it looks kind of tan colored as well. Mom and I think it's jasmine rice but it looks like basmati rice to me. When I usually buy rice I get white rice or Rice-A-Roni because I have never seen this unusual rice before. Could this rice be jasmine rice and have you ever eaten it before? Mom and I researched cookbooks to identify this rice but found no answer. I do know that basmati rice is from India and is used in Indian food. Has anyone seen this rice and can you tell me the correct name of it? Bestie
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07-02-2020, 06:00 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I buy brown basmati rice at Trader Joe's. It's suppose to have an aroma and nutty taste. But I have never notice either. For years we ate white rice, then switched to brown because we were told it was healthier. Maybe, maybe not.

07-04-2020, 07:12 PM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I like them both but eat them rarely and in small portions.

07-04-2020, 07:27 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	I have Jasmine rice in my cupboard right now ! I didn't even realize it was Jasmine rice till I read the bag the other day when I was cooking some after I had read this thread!! My Hubby bought it, I think it was the only rice he could find in the pandemic LOL, it's a big bag of rice ! I'd say Jasmine rice is a little subtly different than regular white rice ? A little bit sweeter aroma when cooking and a little sweeter taste to it ! I probably have eaten it before in a restaurant but have never cooked balsamic rice !