James wrote:
> Does the more expensive Basmati taste better than the cheap ordinary
> extra long grain rice? I'm not sure I can taste the difference in
> rice but some food items I can. Can veges, ice creme, soft drinks,
> and can soups for example I'm willing to pay more because I can taste
> the difference.



Both Basmati and Jasmine rice have a very nice, flowery scent and
distinctive flavors. I don't use them in highly flavored dishes
where the flavor would be masked by herbs and spices, but where the
rest of the dish is subtle, they are delicious.

gloria p