The Great Thai Rice Debate ... Which Rice Completes Your Dish?
Not sure which rice to order with your Thai meal? Whether you love something light and fluffy or rich and chewy, this quick guide breaks down the most popular Thai rice options—so you can pick the perfect match for your dish.
At My Thai Kitchen, most of our dishes come with your choice of rice. If you’re already familiar with the options, you’ll know just what to pick. But if you’re not sure which one to go with, don’t worry—we’ve put together a quick guide to help you decide. Enjoy!
Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice is a long-grain, aromatic rice known for its soft, slightly sticky texture and naturally floral scent—kind of like a hint of popcorn and flowers. It’s the go-to rice for many Thai dishes because it pairs beautifully with curries, stir-fries, and grilled meats. If you like your rice fluffy with just a touch of tenderness and fragrance, jasmine rice is a delicious choice.
Blue Jasmine
This rice is a regular jasmine rice that is cooked with coconut milk and butterfly pea extract. The texture is soft from the coconut milk and has the aroma of the butterfly pea.
Brown Rice
Our brown rice is not truly all brown. It is a mixture of California brown and Red rice from Thailand. This rice is a little denser than Jasmine and more chewy in nature. If you like Black Sticky Rice you will likely enjoy this rice as well.
White Sticky Rice
White sticky rice (also known as glutinous rice) is soft, chewy, and clumps together—perfect for eating with your hands, Thai-style! It’s traditionally paired with Northern and Northeastern Thai dishes like grilled meats, spicy papaya salad, and Thai BBQ. If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on experience and love rice that soaks up sauces and flavor, sticky rice is a must-try.
Black Sticky Rice
Black Sticky Rice is naturally black in appearance. It is not commonly found in the marketplace as it is hard to cook due to it being a very dense type of rice. It's chewy in texture and has a deep pleasing aroma. It is an unpolished rice and therefore offers more health benefits.
