short-grain rice substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 9.2 · Rice with almost round grains that become soft and sticky when cooked thanks to high starch content. Traditional choice for sushi, risotto, and rice puddings.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Medium-Grain Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest swap, slightly less sticky

02

Glutinous Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Even stickier; great for sushi

03

Long Grain Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Much fluffier, won't clump as well

04

White Rice

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Stickier and more starchy; works in sushi or rice pudding, overcooks easily so reduce water slightly

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