Rice is the world’s leading staple food, and many types can be found in supermarkets, ethnic groceries and health food store.

Some popular types compared

PARBOILED  Nutritious, easy to cook

ARBORIO   Soft, creamy, used in risotto

BASMATI   Very fragrant, delicate flavour

SHORT GRAIN WHITE Sticky, used in pudding

SUSHI   Short-grain, very sticky

BROWN   Highest in nutrients

LONG GRAIN WHITE Best general-purpose

INSTANT (Precooked) Little flavour, grainy texture.