long grain rice substitutes

6 substitutes · avg score 8.9 · Slender rice grains that cook up fluffy and separate, staying distinct rather than clumping. Ideal for pilafs, fried rice, and as a side dish for curries or stews.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Brown Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Nuttier, add 15 min cook time

02

Couscous

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cooks faster, similar mild flavor

03

Medium-Grain Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Fluffier and less sticky

04

Short-Grain Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Much fluffier, won't clump as well

05

White Rice

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Any long-grain white rice is identical; rinse before cooking for fluffy separate grains

06

Quinoa

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Higher protein grain-free swap

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