Overview about Japonica Rice - Japanese Rice in Vietnam
Is Japanese rice the same as sticky rice? What kind of rice is sushi rice? Is sushi rice the same as regular Japanese rice? It is not a surprise that there is a lot of confusion around types of rice and cooking rice. Three Main Classifications of Rice In general, the rice varieties can be classified into 3 groups: long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain – based on their length-to-width ratio when cooked. 1. Long-grain rice The grains of long-grain rice can be recognized immediately by its lengthy and cylindrical-shaped appearance. They are roughly 4-5 times as long as they are wide, and they are the most commonly used rice. When cooked, the rice stays fluffy yet firm, and the grains are separated and it is not sticky at all. 2. Medium-grain rice Medium-grain rice is usually about 2-3 times longer than it is wide. When cooked, the grains are tender, moist, slightly chewy and they tend to stick together a bit. 3. Short-grain rice Short-grain rice is short and plum...