Is there much difference between Jasmine and Basmati rice?

Question

I like the sort of nutty or popcorn flavor to Basmati, have not tried Jasmine rice.

Answer 1

yes there is. jasmine rice is much fluffier than basmati rice. basmati rice is also much dryer than jasmine, and takes a longer time to cook. generally, basmati rice is used in indian cuisine, like in biryanis and stuff, while jasmine rice is used in other asian cuisine, such as chinese or thai. i personally prefer jasmine rice.

oh, and good quality jasmine rice has a very nice fragrance (hence its name)

Answer 2

Jasmine rice has a extremely high GI (glycemic index) of 109, Basmati rice is only 58.  So healthwise, Basmati rice is much healthier.  Better yet is brown Basmati rice.  Basmati rice is a fluffier variety that does not stick together like Jasmine rice.

Basmati rices endowed with unique quality features - pleasant aroma, long slender grains with delicate curvature, remarkable linear elongation which is more than double its original length combined with excellent flaky soft texture on cooking makes it exclusive, a gourmet delight, with no celebration in India complete without some cuisine of basmati - Biryani or Pulao taking pride of place on the table.

Jasmine rice has a unique flavor with a strong floral fragrance.  It is also a long grain variety of rice.  It has a sticky quality which makes it perfect for Far Asian cuisines.

**Basically, if you are making Indian, Persian or Middle Eastern dishes, Basmati works best.  For Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian.....dishes, Jasmine rice works best.  I personally dont think they are interchangeable. But try them both and decide for yourself which you prefer.

Answer 3

YUP. If you're a gourmand. Basically Jasmine rice imparts a nice aroma when cooked. Good to go with variety of dishes.

Originated from Thailand

Basmati rice is a special type of aromatic rice known the world over for its extra long grains, and pleasant and distinct aroma. Traditional basmati rice is not only in demand in its domestic markets, but is also seen in the menu of connoisseurs world wide creating a billion-dollar export market. Authentic basmati rice cultivation is confined to the Indo-Gangetic plains of the Indian sub-continent. Consumer preference for the traditional basmati label not only brings along high returns but also receives duty exemption in some markets. Highly priced in Indian culinary especially for briyani rice

Answer 4

Yes,because Jasmin rice gives of this wonderful  smell even when not cooked  . I don't think Basmati rice does.