Different Types of Rice (Short-Grain, Medium-Grain, Long-Grain)
Dive into our guide on short, medium, and long-grain types of rice. Learn how to choose the perfect grain for every dish.
Instructions
Long-Grain Rice
- SHAPES: Slender and elongated.
- TYPES: Regular white rice, brown rice, wild rice, jasmine rice, and basmati rice.
Medium- Grain Rice
- SHAPES: Slightly longer but still relatively chubby.
- TYPES: Sushi rice (Japonica rice), valencia or bomba rice, arborio, and vialone nano rice.
Short-Grain Rice
- SHAPES: Plump and almost round.
- TYPES: Sticky rice (glutinous or sweet rice), black rice (forbidden rice), red cargo rice, and Himalayan red rice.