This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety is cherished across South Asia and the Middle East. Basmati rice is known for its delicate fragrance, tender grains, and fluffy texture. We spoke with an ...

For many cultures, a meal without rice is, frankly, not a meal at all. In Southeast Asia, jasmine rice tastes and—more importantly—smells like home. In South Asia and the Middle East, long, elegant ...

Basmati rice is known for its delicate fragrance, tender grains, and fluffy texture. We spoke with an Indian chef and a California rice farmer to learn more about how this variety is cultivated, how ...