How many types of Thai rice have you tried before?
When visiting your favourite Thai restaurant in London, you may have discovered that there are several types of Thai rice dishes on the restaurant’s menu. Thailand is the second-largest exporter of rice in the world and they have created different delicious Thai dishes with various types of Thai rice.
Here are just some of the different types of Thai rice dishes that you may see when visiting the best Thai restaurant in London. Keep in mind that rice is served in many different dishes, usually on the side. These are the different types of rice that you can easily find in grocery stores, speciality stores, and in restaurants.
Jasmine Rice
This is the most common of all rice produced in Thailand and a big favourite of those who love Thai rice dishes. It gets its name from the pleasing aroma of jasmine that comes from the rice whether it is cooked or not. The versatility and great taste make it quite popular, which is why you will find it in many different Thai dishes.
Sticky Rice
Sticky rice can be found across Asia, but it is most common in Thailand. It is distinguished by its opaque colouring, shorter grains, milky appearance, and how it sticks together because of the starches inside. Because of its stickiness, it is often eaten by hand and with certain types of foods, most notably the Isaan dishes that are found in the northeast part of Thailand.
Brown Rice
It is really more reddish-black than brown, but it does offer a somewhat crunchy texture thanks to the layer of bran inside the rice that remains intact when prepared. Sometimes called brown sticky rice, there are both regular and sticky versions of this rice available. It is considered as a healthy rice as well, thanks to the high amount of fibre which makes it more desirable.
Coloured Rice
Compared with other types of Thai rice, coloured rice is rarely seen in the grocery stores in the UK. Comes in different colours, such as yellow, green and even blue, it is served with no food colouring added during the cooking process. Plus, it is slightly sweet in taste, which makes it perfect for serving with desserts.
- Yellow: Often served with sweetened coconut milk
- Green: Used in pandan, adds colour and fragrance and served in desserts
- Blue: Gets its colour from the Anchan flowers
When you are visiting Thai restaurant in London, there is a wide selection of delicious and signature Thai rice dishes. At Thai Square, one of the best restaurants near Trafalgar Square, we serve different types of Thai rice, such as Brown Rice, Jasmine Rice, Coconut Rice, etc. To make your meal at Thai Square more enjoyable, you should sample them with our mouth-watering Thai curries, like Massaman Curry.
Next time, when you are visiting the National Gallery or Nelson’s Column, then you should come to Thai Square in Trafalgar Square, where you can enjoy a range of signature and authentic Thai dishes that are passionately prepared by our Chefs.
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