Often enjoyed as a side dish to mains, or even as a complete meal on its own, rice is a versatile universal staple. Different varieties of rice are consumed throughout the world. You may be aware of some. There’s the fluffy Thai Jasmine rice, India’s loose and fragrant Basmati, various short grain rices consumed from East Asia to Italy and beyond, and many more. Apart from their difference in size and where they come from, there are many factors that make these different varieties distinct from each other. Each variant has its unique characteristics. They all have different levels of starch, different flavours and interact with ingredients differently. After all, … Continue reading The Phantom of the Rice Fields -Mutsunishiki Part 1