Short-grain Rice

Short-grain rice, which is slightly stickier than long-grain white rice, is not frequently found in Hong Kong, though it may be used in making the popular morning rice porridge so often found there in the food stalls. Varieties known as ‘American Rose’ or ‘Japanese Rose’ are suitable and can be found in many Chinese grocers and some supermarkets or shops that carry Japanese foods. Short-grain rice is more often found in northern parts of China where it is lightly milled and looks slightly browned; it has a strong grain flavour similar to brown rice. Hong Kong Chinese find this type of rice distasteful and associate it with poverty and rationing. It tends to be heavy and coarse.