(Thai Wholegrain Blend)
Mixing white rice with red cargo rice gives you a fragrant, colourful, slightly chewy blend that’s packed with nutrients. Red cargo rice is the wholegrain version of jasmine rice — it cooks slower and absorbs more water, but with the right ratio and cooking mode, your rice cooker handles both grains perfectly.
This guide gives you the exact water measurements, settings, and timing that work in any rice cooker.
⭐ Why Mix Rice and Red Cargo Rice?
- Beautiful red‑and‑white colour contrast
- Nutty, aromatic flavour
- Higher fibre and antioxidants
- Chewy, satisfying texture
- Works with Thai curries, stir‑fries, and bowls
- One‑pot convenience
🥣 Ingredients
For a standard batch:
- 1 cup white jasmine rice
- 1 cup red cargo rice
- 2 ¾ cups water
- Optional:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil or coconut oil
📏 Perfect Ratio
Red cargo rice absorbs more water and cooks slower.
1 cup jasmine + 1 cup red cargo rice → 2 ¾ cups water
If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.
🍳 Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Rinse both grains
Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.
2. Add both grains to the rice cooker
Mix them together in the inner pot.
3. Add water
Use 2 ¾ cups for the 2‑cup grain mix.
4. Add salt or oil (optional)
Oil helps keep the grains separate.
5. Choose the right cooking mode
Use one of the following:
- Brown Rice (best — ensures red cargo rice softens fully)
- Mixed Grain (excellent choice)
- White Rice (works, but red cargo rice will be firmer)
6. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes
Red cargo rice finishes steaming during resting.
7. Fluff and serve
Use a rice paddle to separate the grains.
🍽️ Texture Adjustments
Softer red cargo rice
Add +¼ cup water.
Firmer, drier mix
Reduce water by 2 tbsp.
More wholegrain flavour
Use 1 cup jasmine + 1 ½ cups red cargo rice (add +¼ cup water).
More jasmine aroma
Use 1 ½ cups jasmine + 1 cup red cargo rice (no extra water needed).
🌿 Variations
Thai‑Inspired
- Add coconut oil
- Serve with green curry or grilled chicken
Healthy Wholegrain Style
- Add olive oil
- Serve with roasted vegetables or salmon
Aromatic Version
- Add a pandan leaf during cooking
- Remove before serving
🍛 What to Serve It With
- Thai curries
- Stir‑fried vegetables
- Grilled chicken
- Salmon bowls
- Spicy Thai salads
- Everyday meals
The aromatic, slightly chewy texture works beautifully with bold flavours.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Rice is too sticky
Reduce water by 2–3 tbsp next time.
Red cargo rice is too firm
Add ¼ cup water and leave on “Keep Warm” for 10 minutes.
White jasmine is undercooked
Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.
✅ Final Thoughts
Jasmine + red cargo rice is a fragrant, nutritious wholegrain blend that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It’s ideal for curries, bowls, stir‑fries, and anyone who wants aroma with added fibre and colour.