What is a Thailand Rice?
Thai Jasmine Rice (Hom Mali or Thai Fragrant rice), is the most common type and the main staple of the Thai diet.
When fresh, the uncooked grains have a pleasant jasmine aroma, which gets even stronger as it cooks. Glutinous/Sticky Rice (Khao Neow), is easily noticed by it’s milky, opaque coloring and shorter grains.
Thailand Rice Suppliers In South Africa
Rice-Tic SA
Address: 40 Auckland St, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 511 0806
Akila
Address: 857 Voortrekker Rd, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 80 111 1000
Taste of Thailand
Address: 65 Durban Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm
Phone: +27 21 689 6156
Ding Ho Asian Foods
Address: 6 Track Cres, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 555 2426
Spice and all things nice
Address: Central Park, 6 Hopkins St, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 448 2601
What is the best rice to buy in South Africa?
- This is your everyday rice and the best quality rice available in South Africa. It is grown in Thailand and comes from the same supplier as the world-champion Royal Umbrella brand.
- Spekko Saman Brown Rice. .
- Spekko Royal Umbrella Jasmine Rice.
- Spekko Saman White Rice.
- Spekko India Gate Basmati Rice.
Where does South Africa import rice from?
Roughly 90% of the imported rice is for the domestic market, and the balance is typically exported to neighbouring countries.
Thailand is the leading rice supplier to South Africa, accounting, on average, for 74% of South Africa’s rice import volume a year in the past five years.