From a comfort meal to an elaborate feast, rice never fails to surprise us with its versatility. The simplicity of this food item allows it to be incorporated into a plethora of preparations to suit varying occasions smoothly. While this food item is quite popular and a global staple for more than 1.6 billion people around the world, yet its sibling varieties are not familiar to all. Different regions enjoy different types of rice, in different preparations each oblivious of the other.

While the evolving food demographics have led to a transitional change in how people perceive food, yet the transition isn’t smooth. However, people are getting ready to experience and try variety in their food, warmly welcoming the global cuisines. So here we have concluded a list of rice varieties for you, to give you a taste of various regions in every preparation.

1. Basmati Rice

A staple in many households, they are long and slender and grown in the foothills of Himalayas. They are popularly used in Indian homes due to their fragrant aroma and fluffiness. The robust flavour associated with this variety of rice is due to the slow aging process.

Try your hands on Meraaki’s Parsi Berry Pulao, Biryani Aranchini, Palak Khichdi, and Steamed Rice as a side dish to a curry. The basmati rice is beautifully played with herbs, spices, and vegetables, curating a gourmet experience for you in every dish.

2. Jasmine Rice

Popularly known as Thai fragrant rice due to its origin and aroma, which is though less dominant than basmati. They are generally long, showcasing a floral aroma and stickier texture once cooked.

We, at Meraaki pair this work-of-wonder rice with various Thai curries like green, red, etc. to create a beautiful blend of flavours, complimenting each other.

3. Brown Rice

Available in both short and long grain varieties, this rice is mostly considered as a healthier alternative due to its minimal milling process. Nutty in flavour, this grain is richer in vitamin, mineral and fibre content. The retained bran layer contributes to extended cooking time.

The unique nutty flavour of this rice blends perfectly with any ingredient variety, creating uniqueness in a dish. Meraaki services authentic and wholesale Burrito bowl giving you a taste of Mexico in Jaipur. The rice can be easily substituted with brown rice notching up the nutrient quotient of the whole meal.

4. Arborio Rice

Named after a town in Piedmont, Italy, these are milky white, broad and medium lengthened. The rice has extremely high starch content making them extraordinarily sticky and slightly chewy once cooked. Their unique properties and exceptional ability to absorb flavours make them ideal for a variety of sweet and savoury snacks.

We, at Meraaki, serve a variety of Risotto dishes in distinct flavours, intricately prepared for you all. The Arborio rice creates magic when cooked up with a variety of ingredients, spilling out deliciousness and satisfaction in every bite. From creamed spinach Verde to basil tomato, these dishes are oozy and cheesy.

5. Red Rice

Red rice is obtained by milling the Thai long rice to remove the outer husk while retaining its bran layer. This rice has a deep colour, ranging from reddish to brown and has a little nutty to crunchy flavour. The rice is a delight to watch, different from the regular white variety.

Intrigued by this variety? Well, visit us to try some amazing snacks beautifully incorporating red rice. Bringing innovation to you, we also serve red rice sushi, and a Thai inspired salad with crunchy red rice as a base.

6. Sticky Rice

Also known as sweet rice, this Japanese short grain is mainly grown in Asia. The stickiness required to prepare sushi comes from high starch content.

Our elaborate Sushi menu is prepared to provide a taste of Japan in every bite. Every ingredient is handpicked reminiscing the culture of Japan to offer the most authentic meal ever.

These were few of the vast varieties of rice available in the world, each unique in flavour, property, and characteristic. To bring innovation and variety, we at Meraaki offer globally inspired dishes carefully prepared using choicest ingredients ranking us in the list of 10 best restaurants in Jaipur. While our dishes are a true representation of the state it belongs to, they are tweaked to bring fusion in food, for a gourmet experience. Visit us now and witness a world that dominates through flavours!