Did you know that there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 7,000 varieties of rice grown in the world? We have a decent-sized rice section at Trader Joe’s, but it’s unlikely you’ll ever see all 7,000 kinds of rice at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s. After all, we don’t have anywhere near that number of total products in our stores!

You will, however, see a terrific value on Jasmine Rice from Thailand, where it is known as hom mali. Also known as “fragrant rice,” Jasmine Rice is a curved, long-grain rice with a subtle, jasmine-like fragrance and soft, nutty flavor. It’s simple to prepare – 20 minutes or so on your stovetop or in a rice cooker yields soft, fluffy, full-flavored rice. Serve it as a side dish, add it to soups, use it to make fried rice or cook it with Coconut Milk instead of water to make a richly flavored dish that will complement an array of main courses.