Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for basmati rice
Best swap for basmati rice: Jasmine rice, 1:1; slightly stickier and floral.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Basmati Rice?
The best swap for Basmati Rice is Jasmine Rice, 1:1; slightly stickier and floral. Another option is Long-Grain White Rice, 1:1; less aromatic but same cook ratio. The table below also lists Brown Basmati Rice, Texmati Rice and Sona Masoori Rice, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Jasmine rice | 1:1; slightly stickier and floral |
| Long-grain white rice | 1:1; less aromatic but same cook ratio |
| Brown basmati rice | same aroma; use about 1/4 more water and roughly double the cook time |
| Texmati rice | 1:1; an American-grown basmati cross with nearly the same grain and aroma |
| Sona Masoori rice | 1:1; shorter grain, less aromatic, cooks a little softer |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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