New rice = rice that is harvested freshly from the fields and then immediately polished.
Advantages = It is white, clear, beautiful, and will have the natural fragrance of rice completely intact. It is tough and soft and has full nutritional value because of its freshness.
Old rice = rice that has been harvested for more than 6 months and then is then polished. The rice grains will start to have a soft yellowish-white color.
Advantages = When cooked in a pot, the seeds are crumbly, not sticky or stuck together. Therefore, it is perfect for eating with curry dishes. Or it can be made in various delicious stir-fried dishes.
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