Rice

Japanese short-grain rice ( japonica rice) is fundamentally different from long-grain rice. It’s plumper, stickier, and requires different handling. Choosing Your Rice Premium Japanese rice varieties: Koshihikari (コシヒカリ) — The gold standard. Grown throughout Japan. Chewy, sweet, slightly glossy. 80%+ of premium Japanese rice. Akitakomachi (あきたこまち) — Northern Japan variety. Softer, less sticky than Koshihikari. Sasanishiki (ササニシキ) — Miyagi Prefecture. Less sticky, lighter texture. Preferred for sushi and onigiri. Hitomebore (ひとめぼれ) — Cross between Koshihikari and Akitakomachi. Good balance. The Method Step 1: Measure 1 rice cooker cup (180ml) = 2 servings. Standard home meal: 2 cups. ...