Common Types of Rice
Basmati, Brown
This long-grain rice has a nutty flavor and a dry texture—a light and delicate option for those switching from white.
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Basmati, White
With cooking, this fragrant long-grain rice expands dramatically in length and becomes fluffy.
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Brown, Long-Grain
This finely textured rice has a dense, earthy flavor. The grains cook up light and separate.
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Brown, Short-Grain
Chewier than other brown-rice varieties, this mildly sticky grain has a robust, nutty taste.
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Jasmine
Soft and slightly clingy, this long-grain white rice has an appetizing aroma of roasted nuts and popcorn.
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Sushi
A firm and slightly gelatinous short-grain rice, this can be served simply steamed or mixed with vinegar and sugar for sushi.
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White, Long-Grain
This American staple (sometimes known as “Carolina rice”) has a fluffy texture and a neutral flavor.
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Wild
Not technically rice, this grass seed has a squeaky shell and a robust taste. It’s often sold blended with long-grain brown rice.