Do different types of rice work better for different recipes?
I am making a rice casserole and wondering if a specific kind of rice would be best suited for it.
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You can use almost any type of rice in a baked rice casserole, but each rice behaves slightly differently.
Rice varieties are classified as short-, medium-, or long-grain based on their length-to-width ratio when cooked.
Long-Grain Rice: The grains have a firm, dry texture, and are best for side dishes, pilafs, and salads.
Medium-Grain Rice: This type of rice produces moist, tender, slightly chewy grains that stick to each other when cooked. Common medium-grain rice include Arborio and Valencia, which are typically used to make risotto.
Short-Grain Rice: This squat, plump rice cooks up soft and tender, and is known for sticking together and clumping. American short-grain brown rice and sushi rice are common varieties of short-grain rice. Use short-grain rice for sushi, molded salads, and pudding.
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