Glutinous Rice

Also indexed as: Botan Rice, Chinese Sweet Rice, Granza Rice, Japanese Rice, Paella Rice, Sticky Rice, Sushi Rice, Sweet Rice

Preparation, uses, and tips

Stir the rice during its cooking time, which takes about 20 minutes. Use in preparing sushi, or as a base for creamy rice pudding.

To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200 grams) of cooked rice, add 2 tablespoons (30mL) liquid. Cover and heat four to five minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).

Buying and storing tips

Buy glutinous rice in the packaged grains section of grocery, health food, and specialty stores. It may also be available in bulk at your health food store; look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged.

Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and moisture.

Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to seven days, or stored in the freezer for six months.

Varieties

Glutinous rice comes in white or black (actually rust colored) varieties.

Nutrition Highlights

Glutinous rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 169
Protein: 3.5g
Carbohydrate: 37g
Total Fat: 0.33g
Fiber: 1.7g
*Good source of: Selenium (9.7mcg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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