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Texmati Rice

This American rice has a light, fluffy texture when cooked.

This aromatic rice is a cross between American long-grain rice and Indian basmati rice. As its name implies, it’s grown primarily in Texas. It has a more distinctive aroma and flavor than American long-grain rice, but less than basmati rice, and has a light, fluffy texture when cooked.

Varieties

Texmati rice is available in white and brown (unprocessed) forms. White rice sets off food flavors more distinctly, while brown rice has a higher fiber content and takes longer to cook.

Buying and storing tips

Buy Texmati rice in the packaged-grain section of grocery, health food, and specialty stores. Texmati rice is sold in bulk at most health food stores. When purchasing texmati rice in bulk, look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged. Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and moisture.

Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to 7 days, or stored in the freezer for 6 months.

Availability

Texmati rice is available year-round.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2 cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice).

Cook in stock instead of water, and add finely chopped fresh herbs and minced garlic, or cooked black beans, red pepper, and diced cilantro.

To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200g) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and heat 4 to 5 minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).

Nutritional Highlights

Texmati rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 205
Protein: 4.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.5g
Total Fat: 0.44g
Fiber: 0.63g
*Good source of: Iron (1.9mg), Selenium (11.8mcg), Thiamine (0.26mg), and Niacin (2.3mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for rice
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other rice. Read about health benefits and concerns for rice for a full description.