What kind of dishes can I cook with Yum Asia rice?
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Super Kernel Basmati
Super Kernel Basmati is a wonderfully versatile rice, but it is particularly well suited to the rich and aromatic cuisines of South and Central Asia and the Middle East, including Indian, Pakistani, Persian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Its relatively neutral flavour allows it to complement both strongly spiced and delicately flavoured dishes without overpowering them. Try it with everything from a fiery masala or spicy curry to a mild korma, saag or fragrant pilau.
It is especially good when you want long, separate grains of rice rather than the softer, slightly stickier texture associated with Jasmine rice.
Great with:
Indian and Pakistani curries
Persian and Middle Eastern dishes
Pilau and spiced rice dishes
Masala and other strongly flavoured curries
Mild korma and saag
Saucy dishes where the rice needs to remain light and separate
Spicy dishes where its texture and flavour help balance the heat
And while it is ideally suited to these cuisines, Super Kernel is also an excellent everyday long-grain white rice that can be used with a wide range of dishes.
Thai Hom Mali Jasmine
Thai Hom Mali Jasmine is naturally fragrant, soft and slightly sticky, making it an excellent match for Southeast Asian cuisine.
It is particularly good at complementing and balancing spicy foods. Try it with Thailand's famous red, yellow and green curries, or pair it with rich Massaman and Penang curries.
Its versatility doesn't stop there. Jasmine rice works beautifully with dishes from across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and China.
Great with:
Thai red, yellow and green curries
Massaman and Penang curries
Stir-fries
Saucy meat and tofu dishes
Poke and rice bowls
Grilled meat and fish
Seafood
Fried rice
Spicy dishes where its fragrant, slightly sticky texture helps balance the heat
It is also an excellent general-purpose fragrant white rice, so don't feel restricted to Asian cuisine – it works well with almost anything you would normally serve with white rice.
Thai Riceberry
Riceberry is a distinctive Thai wholegrain rice with a rich fragrance, tender yet pleasantly chewy texture and subtle natural sweetness.
Its mild, nutty flavour makes it particularly versatile. It pairs beautifully with stir-fried, grilled, soupy and braised dishes, while its texture makes it excellent in rice-based salads. Its naturally glutinous quality also makes it an interesting choice for desserts.
Great with:
Stir-fries
Grilled meats and vegetables
Soups and broths
Braised dishes
Rice salads
Vegetable dishes
Rice-based desserts
Cooking Riceberry
Unlike some wholegrain rices that can take considerably longer to cook, Riceberry cooks in a similar way to brown Jasmine rice.
For best results, rinse the rice thoroughly to remove dust and excess surface starch. As a general starting point, use approximately 1.5 parts water to 1 part Riceberry, then cook until the water has been absorbed.
Or, as the professionals do, let a good rice cooker take care of it for you!
Whichever rice you choose, the right pairing can make all the difference.