Affordable jasmine rice (and other ethnic favorites)

Submitted by Swimming-Tomato1032 t3_10nq2ym in washingtondc

When I was a child, a 10 lb. bag of Madam Gougoose jasmine rice would run for a solid $5. Granted inflation has knocked that up a bit, but the idea that I would pay $30-40 for that same bag is painful. Absolutely painful.

Can anyone recommend affordable markets for rice and other Latin/Caribbean foods?

Thank you in advance!

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weltonlx t1_j6aak94 wrote

If you can drive out, I get like a 25 lb bag of jasmine rice from Good Fortune for like $25. Or like any Asian supermarket

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Swimming-Tomato1032 OP t1_j6aiqe3 wrote

Sounds promising. I used to live in Alexandria and practically lived at LA Mart. So the suggestions of VA based Asian markets (H Mart, Good Fortune, etc) are spot on. But I also refuse to believe that renting a car or taking a looooong metro ride to another state is the only way!

On a different note, cars in the city make sense for some of us. It’s comes down to a question of lifestyle and I see that clearly now. 😮‍💨

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SSSS_car_go t1_j6a7ccr wrote

I buy jasmine rice at Trader Joe’s, a bag of 3 pounds. It’s fragrant and delicious. I don’t know the price off hand, but I’m super frugal so it’s not expensive.

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BlueCollarGuru t1_j6a8s69 wrote

I got a 25lb bag for 25 bucks from Wegmans. I was shocked tbh

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Swimming-Tomato1032 OP t1_j6aet4z wrote

Mmm. You’re onto something. Even if Instacart isn’t on to it, I may have to take a trip and see if this is fact or fiction. 😅 At minimum, I could eat rice twice a day, so the sheer size is important.

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BlueCollarGuru t1_j6agzi3 wrote

I got it about 6 months ago but even at 30 bucks would have been cheaper than buying smaller bags at aldi. Best of luck!

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Evening_Chemist_2367 t1_j6f6sfn wrote

For fragrant and delicious rice, I add a little star anise and cardamom to the instant pot when I make rice.

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Namelaka_Cremeux t1_j6bz636 wrote

Giant Food has a 10lb bag of jasmine rice for $10 on sale. There is also a 20lb bag, but it’s more expensive per ounce, surprisingly.

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acagedrising t1_j6d1y6s wrote

Seconding bulk stores. I got large bags at Sam’s Club/BJ’s/Costco usually 25 pounds

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GadgetKen t1_j6a9gse wrote

Dollar Tree has 1 lb bags of Omega jasmine rice for $1.25.

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Swimming-Tomato1032 OP t1_j6aiu5b wrote

I just found a place called Capitol Market. Do we like?

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london_toby t1_j6bkl5h wrote

Try Asian grocery delivery! I used this from time to time and it’s reliable. Fresh vegetables are great too. Looks like 10lb jasmine rice is on sale for $15. https://www.sayweee.com/en

Message me if you are interested. I think by referring you we each get $20 off ($10 off for two orders).

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