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Also indexed as: Botan Rice, Chinese Sweet Rice, Granza Rice, Japanese Rice, Paella Rice, Sticky Rice, Sushi Rice, Sweet Rice
Glutinous rice, which does not contain gluten, yields an attractively sticky, dense rice when cooked.
This short-grain rice isn’t really sweet, nor does it contain gluten. It is, however, starchy and yields an attractively sticky, dense rice when cooked.
Availability
Glutinous rice is available year-round. Small cakes of prepared glutinous rice are a part of Japanese New Year meals; they can be found in specialty markets.
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).
Nutritional 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.
Health benefits and concerns
Health benefits and concerns
for rice
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other rice. Read
about health benefits and concerns for rice for a full
description.
