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jasmine rice

American  

noun

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


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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

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 Jul. 28, 2023

I was more than happy to reheat the restaurant’s mustard-sauced salmon and jasmine rice.

From Washington Post Dec. 19, 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

Moss grabbed his red curry and a box of jasmine rice.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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