Hello sisters! Today let’s talk about rice, which is indispensable in our daily life! 🍚
Do you always feel confused when buying rice in the supermarket? Wuchang rice, Panjin rice, Thai jasmine rice… all sound good, but which one is delicious? Which one suits you best? Don’t worry! Today’s super practical rice buying guide is here! I guarantee you can understand rice selection tips in seconds and avoid pitfalls after reading it! 😎
I used to buy rice randomly and ended up with either hard and unpalatable rice or bland and tasteless rice that tasted like chewing wax! 😭 Later, I seriously studied various types of rice and found that there are tricks to choosing rice! Now, the aroma and taste of rice on my dining table have been improved several levels! Happiness bursts! 😋
Sisters, stop choosing blindly! Quickly read on, rice selection five steps, let you easily get good rice! 👇
🌟 Rice Selection Five Steps, Newbie to Expert! 🌟
- Step 1: Know the Variety! (Japonica, Indica, Glutinous rice, distinguish their characteristics and uses!)
- Japonica Rice (Round Grain): Soft, glutinous and sweet, suitable for daily rice and porridge. 👉 Examples: Northeastern rice, Japanese Koshihikari rice.
- Indica Rice (Long Grain): Grains are distinct, dry and chewy, suitable for fried rice. 👉 Examples: Thai jasmine rice, Silky rice.
- Glutinous Rice (Short & Round): Soft, glutinous and sticky, suitable for Zongzi, Tangyuan and other desserts. 👉 Examples: Round glutinous rice, Long glutinous rice.
- My Experience: Choose Japonica for daily eating, Indica for fried rice, and Glutinous for desserts! Simple and direct, super practical!
- Step 2: Look at the Origin! (Terroir matters for rice, origin is very important!)
- Northeastern Rice: Black soil + cold climate, soft, glutinous and sweet! 👉 Wuchang rice is the “King of Rice”, Panjin rice is cost-effective!
- Thai Jasmine Rice: Tropical climate, unique aroma, perfect for fried rice!
- Japanese Koshihikari Rice: Carefully planted, soft, glutinous and chewy, 高級 (high-end) taste!
- My Experience: Choose Wuchang for taste, Panjin for daily eating, and Thai jasmine rice for fried rice! Buy blindly, no pitfalls!
- Step 3: Pick the Grade! (The higher the grade, the better the quality, Grade One/Two are preferred!)
- Grade One Rice: High head rice ratio, low impurities, best quality! 👍
- Grade Two Rice: Good quality, cost-effective choice, enough for daily eating! 👌
- Grade Three Rice: Ordinary quality, affordable price, optional if you don’t have high quality requirements.
- My Experience: Choose Grade One if budget allows, Grade Two for daily eating, and pay more attention to grade when buying for elders and children! Eating safely is important!
- Step 4: Be Fresh! (Fresh rice has strong aroma, old rice has poor taste! Check date and smell odor!)
- Check Date: The closer the production date, the fresher it is! Try to choose within 6 months!
- Smell Odor: Fresh rice has a natural rice aroma! ❌ Avoid musty, stale smells!
- My Experience: Be sure to smell when buying bulk rice! Fresh rice has rice aroma! Choose new dates for online shopping! Don’t buy old rice!
- Step 5: Recognize the Brand! (Big brands guarantee quality! Check if the packaging is intact!)
- Choose Brand: Big brands have strict品質 control (quality control), quality is more stable! After-sales service is also guaranteed! 👍
- Check Packaging: Vacuum packaging is more fresh-keeping! Check if the packaging bag is intact!
- My Experience: Recognize big brands! Intact packaging is very important! Vacuum packaging is more reassuring!
💖 Conclusion 💖
Sisters! Remember “Five Steps” for choosing rice: Know Variety, Look at Origin, Pick Grade, Be Fresh, Recognize Brand! No more worrying about choosing rice! Easily get fragrant, delicious good rice! 😉