Rice

Rice is the foundation of Asian cooking, and at Tuk Tuk Mart you can buy every major variety online — jasmine, sticky (glutinous), sushi rice and convenient microwave rice, delivered fast across the UK.

Each variety has its role. Thai jasmine rice is fragrant and slightly soft — the everyday rice for Thai and Chinese dishes. Glutinous rice (sticky rice) is essential for Thai and Lao cooking, mango sticky rice and dim sum. Sushi rice is a short-grain Japanese variety that turns glossy and sticky when seasoned with rice vinegar. And for speed, our microwave rice pouches are ready in two minutes.

Why shop rice with us: authentic brands in sizes from single pouches to family sacks, fast UK-wide delivery, free standard delivery over £75, and a 4.9/5 rating from over 2,700 verified reviews.

Where can I buy Asian rice online in the UK? Tuk Tuk Mart delivers jasmine rice, sticky rice, sushi rice and microwave rice across the UK, supplied through our long-established Manchester Asian supermarket.

What is the difference between jasmine rice and basmati? Jasmine rice is a fragrant Thai long-grain rice that cooks up soft and slightly sticky, while basmati is an Indian long-grain rice that stays separate and fluffy. Thai and Chinese dishes call for jasmine.

What rice do I need for sushi? Japanese short-grain sushi rice — it becomes glossy and sticky when cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar and salt, which is what holds sushi together.

What is glutinous rice? Also called sticky rice, it is a variety that turns soft and chewy when steamed. Despite the name it contains no gluten. It is the everyday rice of Thailand's north and Laos, and the base of mango sticky rice.