Jasmine Rice Substitutes

Out of jasmine rice? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert jasmine rice between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the jasmine rice converter.

What to use instead of jasmine rice

  • White Rice

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup jasmine rice = 1 cup white rice

    White long-grain rice swaps 1:1 by volume for jasmine with the same cook time and water ratio. You lose the floral fragrance, so add a pandan leaf or a drop of coconut milk to the cooking water if the aroma matters.

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  • Basmati Rice

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup jasmine rice = 1 cup basmati rice

    Basmati swaps 1:1 by volume for jasmine rice with its own distinct fragrance and a drier, more separate grain. Cook time and water ratio are similar, making it a straightforward aromatic swap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for jasmine rice?
There are 2 workable substitutes for jasmine rice, depending on what you have on hand and which property of jasmine rice matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup jasmine rice = 1 cup white rice. Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting jasmine rice change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the jasmine rice converter
How do I measure jasmine rice accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The jasmine rice converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the jasmine rice converter

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