Rice
Oryza sativa
Raw IngredientEssence
The grain that feeds half the world. Rice is not a side dish — in most of Asia, it IS the meal. Everything else is accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)
History & Origin
Varieties
Basmati
Long-grain, aromatic — Indian, Middle Eastern
Jasmine
Fragrant, slightly sticky — Thai
Arborio
Starchy, creamy — risotto
Sushi Rice
Short-grain, sticky — Japanese
Wild Rice
Nutty, chewy — not true rice
Cooking Methods
Absorption
Measured water, covered pot, steam finish
20 minPilaf
Toast in fat, then cook in stock
25 minRisotto
Gradual stock addition with constant stirring
25 minSushi
Short-grain, seasoned with vinegar
30 minWhere It's Used
Recipes Using Rice
김밥
South Korean
냉면
South Korean
만두
South Korean
식혜
North Korean
쌈밥
North Korean
콩밥
North Korean
김치전
North Korean
꽃게장
North Korean
닭갈비
South Korean
닭곰탕
North Korean
두부밥
North Korean
떡볶이
South Korean
불고기
South Korean
비빔밥
South Korean
삼계탕
South Korean
숭어알
North Korean
인절미
South Korean
팔빙수
South Korean
호박죽
North Korean
감자농마
North Korean
개성약과
North Korean
양념치킨
South Korean
어복쟁반
North Korean
평양만두
North Korean