Rice| Jasmine, Basmati, Sushi & Sticky Rice

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Discover a wide range of premium Asian rice at Asia Market Ireland. Rice is one of the world's most important staple foods and forms the foundation of countless dishes across Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Malaysian, and Filipino cuisines.

Whether you're preparing fragrant jasmine rice, authentic sushi rice, sticky rice, premium basmati rice, or glutinous rice for traditional Asian recipes, our carefully selected range offers high-quality rice varieties for every kitchen. From everyday family meals to special occasions, you'll find the perfect rice for curries, stir fries, rice bowls, fried rice, sushi, and desserts.

We stock trusted Asian rice brands in a variety of pack sizes, including bulk rice options for restaurants, catering businesses, and households that enjoy cooking Asian food regularly.

Types of Rice and Their Uses

Different rice varieties offer unique textures, aromas, and cooking characteristics. Choosing the right rice can make a significant difference to the final dish.

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice is one of the most popular rice varieties in Southeast Asia. Known for its delicate floral aroma and soft texture, it pairs perfectly with Thai curries, stir fries, grilled meats, and rice bowls.

Popular dishes include:

• Thai green curry with jasmine rice
• Coconut rice
• Chicken fried rice
• Egg fried rice
• Ginger rice

Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is a long-grain rice prized for its fragrant aroma and fluffy texture. It is widely used in Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Perfect for:

• Chicken biryani
• Veg biryani
• Pilau rice
• Curry rice
• One-pot chicken and rice

Sushi Rice

Sushi rice is a short-grain rice that becomes slightly sticky when cooked, making it ideal for sushi, rice bowls, and Japanese dishes.

Common uses include:

• Sushi rolls
• Nigiri sushi
• Poke bowls
• Onigiri rice balls

Glutinous Rice and Sticky Rice

Glutinous rice, often called sticky rice, has a distinctive chewy texture after cooking. It is commonly used in Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Filipino cuisine.

Popular dishes include:

• Mango sticky rice
• Sticky rice with grilled meats
• Rice dumplings
• Traditional desserts

Black Rice

Black rice is an ancient grain known for its dark colour, nutty flavour, and slightly chewy texture. It can be served as a side dish, in rice bowls, or incorporated into desserts.

Red Rice

Red rice offers a rich, nutty flavour and firm texture, making it a popular alternative to white rice in both Asian and modern healthy recipes.

How to Cook Rice

Cooking rice correctly helps achieve the ideal texture and flavour.

Cooking Rice in a Rice Cooker

A rice cooker is one of the easiest ways to prepare rice consistently. Simply rinse the rice, add the recommended amount of water, and allow the rice cooker to do the work.

Rice cookers are particularly popular for:

• Jasmine rice
• Basmati rice
• Sushi rice
• Sticky rice
• Multigrain rice

Cooking Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice should be rinsed before cooking to remove excess starch. The result is soft, fluffy grains with a naturally fragrant aroma.

Cooking Basmati Rice

Basmati rice benefits from rinsing and soaking before cooking, helping the grains remain long and separate after cooking.

Cooking Sushi Rice

Sushi rice is typically rinsed several times before cooking and seasoned with rice vinegar after preparation to achieve its characteristic flavour and texture.

Popular Rice Dishes Around the World

Rice is used in countless traditional dishes across many cultures.

Asian favourites include:

• Hainanese Chicken Rice
• Chicken Fried Rice
• Egg Fried Rice
• Curry Rice
• Okayu Rice Porridge
• Sushi
• Sticky Rice Desserts

International rice dishes include:

• Risotto
• Paella
• Arancini
• Pilau Rice
• Mexican Rice
• Coconut Rice

Why Rice Is a Kitchen Essential

Rice is versatile, affordable, and pairs well with a huge variety of ingredients. Whether served alongside curries, stir fries, grilled meats, vegetables, seafood, or soups, rice remains one of the most adaptable pantry staples.

With many varieties available, including jasmine rice, basmati rice, sushi rice, sticky rice, black rice, and red rice, there is a rice suitable for every recipe and cuisine.

Shop Rice at Asia Market Ireland

Browse our extensive selection of authentic Asian rice and discover premium jasmine rice, basmati rice, sushi rice, glutinous rice, sticky rice, black rice, and speciality rice varieties. Whether you're cooking everyday meals, preparing sushi, making Hainanese chicken rice, or creating traditional Asian desserts, you'll find the right rice delivered throughout Ireland.

What is the difference between jasmine rice and basmati rice?

Jasmine rice has a soft texture and floral aroma, while basmati rice has longer grains and a lighter, fluffier texture after cooking.

What rice is used for sushi?

Short-grain sushi rice is traditionally used because it becomes sticky enough to hold its shape when making sushi.

What is sticky rice?

Sticky rice, also called glutinous rice, becomes chewy and sticky when cooked and is commonly used in Southeast Asian dishes and desserts.

Can I cook rice in a rice cooker?

Yes. Rice cookers are one of the most convenient and reliable ways to cook jasmine rice, basmati rice, sushi rice, and other rice varieties.

What rice is best for fried rice?

Jasmine rice is one of the most commonly used rice varieties for fried rice due to its aroma and texture.

What rice is used for Hainanese chicken rice?

Jasmine rice is traditionally used for Hainanese chicken rice because of its fragrant aroma and soft texture.