• @BottleOfAlkahest
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    23 months ago

    That’s likely due to quality, how they’re cooking it, and how fresh the rice is itself.

    Jasmine rice loses its smell pretty fast and restaurants go through a lot so they and their suppliers are likely turning their stock faster and getting fresher rice.

    The amount of water can make a huge difference in steaming rice even in a rice cooker. The packaging I see usually calls for like 1 1/4 water to 1 cup rice but personally I prefer a 1:1 ratio. Also always remember to fluff after it’s cooked!

    American stores are also unlikely to carry some of the top Jasmine rice brands. I suggest a Thai brand whenever you can for Jasmine rice. I personally like the three ladies but there are other good Thai brands too.

    • @EvacuateSoul
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      13 months ago

      I have always done 2:1 water to rice, didn’t know that was too much.