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Rice types & varieties explained
To make great food you need great ingredients, starting with delicious rice.
Find the best rice below to pair perfectly with the flavour, stocks and sauces of your dish.
Basmati
Basmati rice is renowned for its delightful aroma and long slender grains. When cooked, Basmati rice expands in length and has a delicate texture, making it the perfect accompaniment to curries and stir-fries or as a base for pilafs and biryanis.
Characteristics
Fluffy
Firm
Longer Grains
Best used in…
Curry
Indian Meals
Brown Rice
Retaining all the goodness of Mother Nature, the nutritious bran layer of brown rice is not removed at milling, giving brown rice its distinct colour, chewy texture and nutty flavour. Brown rice is a natural source of fibre and a great base for salads, stir-fries and grain bowls.
Characteristics
Chewy
Nutty
Medium
Best used in…
Salad- Curry
Stirfry
Fried Rice
Poke Bowl
Jasmine
Jasmine rice is a fragrant long grain varietal that is perfect in southeast Asian style dishes. This grain will be slightly sticky and moist when cooked, with a subtle floral aroma.
Characteristics
- Fluffy
- Longer Grains
Fragrant
Best used in…
- Stirfry
- Fried Rice
Chinese Meals
Long Grain
White long grain rice is your go to grain for a versatile dish. It has long, slender grains, that when cooked, remain separate and fluffy — perfect for stir-fries, fried rice and everyday meals.
Characteristics
- Fluffy
- Longer Grains
Light
Best used in…
- Stirfry
- Fried Rice
Medium Grain
White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.
Characteristics
- Medium
Tender
Soft
Best used in…
Side Dish
Paella- Fried Rice
