Basmati and jasmine rice may initially sound incredibly similar, but take a closer look and you'll see there's a world of ...

The chemical compounds that give this rice its beautiful aroma are quick to break down, so that jasmine rice loses some of its flavour as it ages. Use it quickly and buy fresh rice often.

For perfect rice, follow the ideal water-to-rice ratio. Typically, for white rice, use 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water.