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Jasmine rice is a long-grain fragrant rice variety with a sweet and nutty flavor. It's widely consumed throughout Asia, India, and the Middle East.| The Spruce Eats
When most people think of white rice, they think of American long-grain white rice, which, when cooked, offers a "dry, fluffy texture with distinct grains" (via Fine Cooking). Though also a long-grain variety, jasmine rice, by contrast, is characterized by its distinct aroma.| Mashed