Rice

Rice is the foundation of Asian cooking, and at Tuk Tuk Mart you can buy it online — jasmine, sticky (glutinous), sushi rice and ready-cooked microwave rice, with UK delivery.

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, we stock ready-cooked rice from CJ Hetbahn and Bibigo that you simply heat in the microwave.

Why shop rice with us: authentic brands in sizes from single portions to 10kg sacks, UK delivery by DHL, 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 sells jasmine rice, sticky rice, sushi rice and microwave rice online with UK delivery, sent from our 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. "Glutinous" describes the sticky texture, not gluten — but if you need a strictly gluten-free diet, check the pack for a gluten-free label. It is the everyday rice of Thailand's north and Laos, and the base of mango sticky rice.