Japanese rice
Sticky Asian grain
Japanese rice is a short-grain variety prized for its sticky, slightly sweet character when cooked.
The grains cling together, making it ideal for sushi, onigiri, and eating with chopsticks.
In Japanese cuisine, plain steamed rice (*gohan*) accompanies most meals and is considered essential rather than a mere side dish: The restaurant serves high-quality Japanese rice from Niigata.
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- onigiriMolded Japanese rice snack
- stickyApt to adhere
- sticky textureSurface that clings
- steamedHeated by vapor
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rice variety/grain type
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