Japonica rice is a short-grain variety of Japanese rice, sometimes called sinica rice, is one of the two major domestic varieties of Asian rice that originated in Central China.

Eating Quality: Soft

Aroma: Mild

Grain Size: Short

Meal Type: Main Dish and Side Dish

Water-Cup Ratio: 1 1/2 cups of water : 1 cup of rice

Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes

Cooking Method:

You can cook this rice variety as you would regular white rice: In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot, saucepan, or rice cooker. You can also use this variety to make sushi rolls.