By the late 1950s, jasmine rice (called hom mali in Thai) had become the predominant rice grown in Thailand thanks to its superior flavor, favorable growing characteristics, and long grains that ...

Jasmine rice has a softer, stickier texture than basmati, which tends to be firmer and chewier. "The main difference between jasmine and basmati is that the former has a higher level of amylopectin ...