with about 30 years I discovered basmati rice. before I only knew that plain rice from the rice bags (pic related).
it was a revelation to me, that rice actually can taste good. from that point I start ordering rice as side instead of french fries. It's great. you don't even have to season it, just a little salt does the trick.
are there any other rice I should try?

>>21413396 (OP)
I like long grain jasmine rice myself. I dont rinse it and it never comes out gummy basically perfect everytime in a pot on the stove.

>>21413400
>jasmine rice
what is special about it? is it the texture, the taste or other properties?

just cooked some basmati. it will side with cevapcici and a mixed salad. life can be good :)

Like long grain rice like that, I also like wild rice mixes

OP....Jasmine rice.
I'll never use anything else since after the first time i cooked it. I usually cook it with a few tablespoons of finely grated ginger, a pinch of salt, and some chicken or veggie stock if i have some on hand. It's so fucking good just alone.
Ive also noticed it seems to re-heat better then other types of rice without turning into mush.

>>21413400
oh yeah I also never rinse my jasmine and it turns out just fine. like anon said.

>>21413396 (OP)
purple rice was kind of interesting. rice that kind of tasted like blueberry skin.

also i don't think sticky rice has a ton of flavor like basmati might but it has a nice texture.

>>21413407
it smells/tastes a bit similar to popcorn.

>>21413451
i put some ajvar on the rice

>>21413396 (OP)
I refuse to support Rape culture. Basmati originates from India, don’t Google India Rape Statistics.

>>21413396 (OP)
>supporting Indian businesses
What the actual fuck is wrong with you?

have you tried extra long grain aged basmati?
I got an indian brand online, and they were way way longer and more separate than regular basmati
I like it that way with curry

>>21416433
There's plenty of US grown basmati. They just call texmati and other stupid stuff.

>>21416440
You can get the long seperate grains that stand up by washing any basmati and soaking it for 20 minutes before cooking. You don't need the premium brand for that texture. The premium brands do taste better though.

>>21413396 (OP)
WITH 30 years? What the fuck does that mean?
Where are you from that you write like that?

>>21413537
Based, rice with sausage is one of my favorites

>>21416445
For me it’s alabamati