Teksmati Rice - What We Need To Know

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

Probably the first time you hear about the existence of teksmati rice. And probably the name of this variety reminds you very much of another species, very popular in India and among fans of non-Indian cuisine. That's right - this is a very fragrant basmati rice, which is characterized by long and thin grains. But what is the connection between the two varieties of rice?

Teksmati is actually an incredibly successful hybrid, obtained precisely between Indian basmati and between traditional American long-grain rice. The cross between the two varieties was made by specialists in the US state of Texas, where this "tex" in the name of the hybrid rice comes from. And if in Bulgaria teksmati almost unknown, it is extremely popular in America.

Many Americans prefer teksmati riceas it combines the most positive qualities of its prototypes. It has a specific aroma of basamati, but not so pronounced. This makes it more pleasant and not too intrusive, as some define the Indian variety.

Boiled teksmati has a mild popcorn aroma and an appetizing nutty taste when consumed. At the same time, the grains of the hybrid are long, but not as thin as those of basmati, but thicker and fuller, similar to American long-grain rice.

Like it, teksmati grows in both length and width when cooked. Its grains are moderately dry, which allows them to remain separated from each other, fluffy without sticking, neither too hard nor too soft. This makes it very suitable for the preparation of most dishes of Indian, Chinese and Asian cuisine in general, which require long-grain and non-stick rice.

But also texmati is not suitable for the filling of vegetables - peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, sarma, nor for the preparation of stews, because they will be much drier than we are used to, and because of the aroma - will not be reminiscent of the traditional dishes we would like to prepare.

Teksmati however, it can be eaten completely on its own as a side dish of rice - only lightly flavored with salt and fat, similar to traditional Chinese white rice.

The American hybrid Texmaty is available in two main varieties - white and brown. The second option, of course, is much healthier. It is a source of dietary fiber and can become a major part of dietary diets. It is ideal for making fillings, pilafs, soups and fried rice.