Have you tried all the different kinds of rice? Surely not…
Well, here’s a quick rundown, although given that there are more than 100,000 types in total, you’d need an encyclopaedia to cover them all.
Basically, rice can be divided into three major groups: short-grain rice (very common in Eastern cooking: it’s what’s used in sushi), medium-grain rice (perfect for paella and risotto) and long-grain rice (popular in Chinese cooking and in the United States, but which needs to be cooked for longer).
If you’re on a diet or trying to lose weight, go for parboiled or wholegrain rice, which makes for healthy bowels.
