If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle pondering the differences between jasmine, basmati, and long-grain white rice — and if those difference even matter when it comes to how you cook and use them — then this is the place for you. The long-grain rice category is plentiful and common, so there’s lots to
basmati rice
Thanks to its fragrant aroma and fluffy texture, basmati is one of the most popular long-grain rices. Because basmati grains are long and slender, the rice has a fluffy texture with very little stickiness. It’s ideal for eating as a side or as a base for saucy dishes, like curries or red beans and rice.