Thai Jasmine

Gourmet House® Thai Jasmine rice is a long grain rice variety; also known as fragrant, aromatic, or scented rice. Grown in the mountain highlands of Thailand for centuries, jasmine rice was first cultivated for the royalty of the kingdom of Siam. Named after the sweet-smelling jasmine flower of Southeast Asia, jasmine rice has a naturally distinctive scent released during the cooking process and is likened to a flowery perfume. Jasmine rice is praised for its whiteness and silkiness. Cooked, it is soft, white and fluffy. The taste of this rice enhances the traditional spices of oriental cookery.

As more and more Americans explore exotic and ethnic cuisine for their meals, they are seeking authentic ethnic ingredients … Gourmet House® Thai Jasmine Rice can be an excellent "change of pace" from regular long grain white rice.

Ask for Gourmet House® Thai Jasmine Rice at your local store.

Cooking Directions - On the Stove In a saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired.  Stir in 1 cup rice. Cover, reduce heat to simmer; simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

Cooking Directions - In the Microwave In a 2-quart microwave safe dish, combine 1-3/4 cups water and 1 cup rice in a 2 quart microwave safe dish. Add 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power, microwave for 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.  ** It is recommended that only 1 cup rice be prepared in the microwave at a time. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.

Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions For drier rice, use 1/4 cup less water. Or, for moister rice, use 1/4 cup more water.