The Best Rice to Use for Rice Pudding

To make quality rice pudding, certain types of rice should be used.

Rice pudding is a flavorful, yet simple treat. Overall, this dish focuses on texture and the rich flavors that complement the main ingredient, rice. While selecting the best rice to use is based more on personal preference, it helps to become familiar with the most appropriate types of rice for making rice pudding.

Short-grain White Rice

Short-grain rice is almost round in shape and when cooked the grains become moist and stick together. These characteristics make short-grain rice the best choice for making traditional rice puddings.

Medium-grain White Rice

Medium-grain rice is plump and less dense compared to short-grain rice. In recipes it can be used as a short-grain rice substitute. If you prefer a rice pudding that is fairly sticky and fluffy, medium-grain rice is the best rice selection to make a rice pudding.

Parboiled Rice

Parboiled or converted rice is an all-purpose rice that can be used to make a wide range of dishes, including rice pudding. Parboiled rice becomes fluffy, moist and tender when cooked. This makes it a well-liked texture for rice pudding.

References

• The Cooks Thesaurus: Rice
• Rice Types: How to Prepare Rice

Resources

• Joyofbaking.com: Rice Pudding Recipe