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jasmine rice

American  

noun

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


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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 Oct. 25, 2023

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 Oct. 25, 2023

Brunch here during restaurant week includes main dishes such as breakfast fried rice with shrimp and pork sausage or a Cantonese soft scrambled egg on jasmine rice.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2022

Their favorite day of the month is when they receive the payments and can stock up on jasmine rice, fish sauce and salt.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2022

“So I think Lisa-Marie Anne and I should celebrate getting back together,” Andre says over his third serving of jasmine rice.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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