Instead of Japanese rice! Recommended foreign rice that is also effective for dieting

With the recent rice shortage in Japan, many people may be looking for new rice options. In this article, we introduce Thai rice, Jasmine rice, and Basmati rice as healthy and delicious foreign rice options.

You can try it out for under 700 yen.

What is the difference between Thai rice, jasmine rice and basmati rice?

When it comes to imported rice, there are three types: Thai rice, jasmine rice, and basmati rice! We will introduce the characteristics of each.

Thai rice:

Most of the varieties are long-grained and have a long, slender shape.
It has a light viscosity, little aroma and a refreshing taste.
The rice is fluffy and has a light, fluffy texture.

Jasmine rice:
Primarily native to Thailand

The best quality Thai rice
It has a strong sweetness and is stickier than other Thai rice.
Highly rated as a rice with a strong aroma and flavor

Floral scent like flowers
Suitable for dishes such as green curry and Hainanese chicken rice

Basmati rice:
Originates from India

When cooking, it has a nutty popcorn-like aroma, but the aroma weakens after cooking, so it doesn't have much of an effect on the side dishes you serve it with.

Biryani (or Briyani) and Jeera rice (cumin rice)
Suitable for Indian curry

Also recommended for Japanese-style curry.

Low GI and effective for dieting!

GI value What is the glycemic index?

This is a number that indicates the degree to which each food item will raise blood sugar levels .

When you ingest carbohydrates, a hormone called insulin is secreted to lower your blood sugar level to normal.
Insulin has the effect of synthesizing body fat. Therefore, foods that raise blood sugar levels slowly (low GI) are preferable when dieting.

We have summarized the GI value (glycemic index), calories, and protein content per 100g of each type of rice.

[Japanese rice]
- GI value: 77
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Protein: 6.8 g

[Thai rice]
- GI value: 68
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 7.0 g

[Jasmine rice 】
- GI value: 109
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Protein: 7.2 g

[ Basmati rice 】
- GI value: 58
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Protein: 7.8 g

*These figures are general values, but may vary depending on the variety and processing method. In addition, the GI value is also affected by cooking methods and meal combinations, so please use them as a reference only.

Basmati rice has a very low GI value and is rich in protein compared to Japanese rice.

It seems like this rice is also good for dieting.

Healthy and delicious recipes

Jasmine rice, basmati rice This is not the way Japanese non-glutinous rice is cooked , The basic methods are known as the "yutori method," in which the vegetables are boiled in plenty of water, then drained and steamed, or by cooking them in a pot.

Of course, you can also enjoy it in a regular rice cooker, so don't worry.

Foreign rice is less sticky, so even if you cook it with a lot of water it won't become sticky or soft like Japanese rice.

especially Basmati rice is fluffy and not sticky, so you can cook it with twice the amount of water as usual. The taste and consistency remain almost unchanged.

The rice itself absorbs water and grows larger, so it is highly recommended for those times when you want to eat your fill even while on a diet .

When eaten with cumin , which promotes the secretion of digestive enzymes, Control your blood sugar levels It is said to be effective in suppressing a sudden rise in blood sugar levels after a meal.

It is also rich in iron, which helps to supplement this important nutrient for women, growing children, and pregnant women.

What is the recommended safe organic certified foreign rice?

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Organic Basmati Rice in Cooking Bags

The cooking bag contains basmati rice (2 servings/bag x 2 bags).
Just put it in hot water for 10 minutes and you can eat it.

The cooking bag has small holes so that the water can be easily drained when removing it from the hot water, making it easy to eat.

It can be cooked with just hot water, so it's great as an emergency food.

It is also recommended as a diet food and goes well with Japanese curry.

Organic Jasmine Rice 500g

It comes in a convenient 500g portion, so it's recommended for anyone who wants to try some jasmine rice.

Great with Chinese and Thai food!
Just one bite will fill your table with exotic flavors and brighten up your dining table.

The price range of under 700 yen makes it an affordable option that's also easy on the wallet.

The current rice shortage in Japan has provided a great opportunity to try new rice varieties. This time, we've introduced healthy, low glycemic index varieties of jasmine rice and basmati rice.