Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for white rice
Best swap for white rice: Jasmine rice.
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 White Rice?
The best swap for White Rice is Jasmine Rice. Another option is Basmati Rice, slightly drier and more aromatic. A third option is Cauliflower Rice, 1:1 cooked volume; low-carb; much softer texture. The table below also lists Brown Rice, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Jasmine rice | Best match for White Rice. How to use it: Swap 1:1; U.S. jasmine takes 2 parts water to 1 part rice and 15 to 18 minutes. |
| Basmati rice | slightly drier and more aromatic How to use it: Swap 1:1; U.S. basmati takes 2 parts water to 1 part rice and 15 to 18 minutes. |
| Cauliflower rice | 1:1 cooked volume; low-carb; much softer texture |
| Brown rice | 1:1; chewier, longer cook time How to use it: Use 2 1/4 cups water per cup and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, against 15 to 18 for white. |
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)
- USA Rice, How to Cook Rice (opens in a new tab)
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