Jasmine rice (Thai kao hom mali) is a long-grain variety of rice that has a nutty popcorn aroma and subtle flavor. This rice should be rinsed before cooking to rid of extra starch. The grains will cling when cooked, though having less amylopectin, it is less sticky than other rices.
Contributed by: Kate on Sunday, May 14. 2006 at 18:49:23
