short grain rice
Sticky Asian staple
Short grain rice is a variety with plump, nearly round kernels that become soft and sticky when cooked.
The grains cling together, making it ideal for sushi, rice balls, and dishes eaten with chopsticks.
She rinsed the short grain rice until the water ran clear.
Japanese and Korean cuisines rely on it as a staple.
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- sushi rollCylindrical Japanese rice preparation
- stickyApt to adhere
- JapaneseOf or from Nippon
- Japanese cuisineFood from Tokyo's homeland
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