White Rice Substitutes

Out of white 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 white rice between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the white rice converter.

What to use instead of white rice

  • Brown Rice

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup white rice = 1 cup brown rice

    Brown rice swaps 1:1 by volume for white rice and brings more fibre and a nuttier bite. It absorbs more water and takes roughly 10 extra minutes to cook, so adjust liquid and cooking time accordingly.

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  • Jasmine Rice

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup white rice = 1 cup jasmine rice

    Jasmine rice swaps 1:1 by volume for white rice with a gentle floral fragrance and a slightly softer, stickier grain. Cook time and water ratio are the same, so no recipe adjustments are needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for white rice?
There are 2 workable substitutes for white rice, depending on what you have on hand and which property of white rice matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup white rice = 1 cup brown 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 white 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 white rice converter
How do I measure white 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 white 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 white rice converter

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