Perfect for Sauces
Wider and shorter than long grain rice, these rice varieties are generally two to three times longer than wide and average about 1/4 inch (5 to 6 mm) in length. Cooked medium grains have a moister and stickier consistency than long grain rice. Medium grain rice is ideal for risottos, paella, desserts and puddings.
The following rice types can be classed as medium grain: California medium grain, southern medium grain, California mochi, and Indian basmati.
Chefs tend to refer to Californian or southern versions of medium grain rice as true medium grain, since they are very different from mochi or basmati. The California medium grain may be known as calrose, and requires growing regions that have special climates where the weather remains temperate. Growing regions include California, parts of Korea and China, Japan, and Australia. Where the rice is grown in countries other than the US, it's often popular eaten alone. It tends to be softer and a little stickier than other long grain varieties of rice.
In contrast, southern medium grain rice is not quite as soft, or as sticky. While the California version is a japonica strain of rice, southern versions are from the Indica strain. The rice tends to have more flavour, and is usually more yellowish than white when cooked (in white rice versions). It’s popular in the southern US, and it usually accompanies meat or beans with sauces.
Arborio rice bears some resemblance to California medium grain rice, but it’s very different when cooked. The outside of the grain becomes creamy, while the inside remains slightly firm. Arborio rice is especially popular in Italy, and is often used in dishes like risotto.
Recipes:
Wild Thyme Summer Salad
Enjoy the wild side of one of the most widely used herbs. Thyme blends well with almost everything and adds great flavor to this Greek-style salad.
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Basil Tomato Rice Salad
Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and crisp cucumbers burst with flavour in this refreshing summer salad. Rice adds unique texture and substance while absorbing the intense flavours of the cider vinegar and red onions.
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This Asian twist on traditional meatloaf is impressive enough to serve to guests but easy enough to prepare on a weeknight.
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Rice and Beef Burritos offer families a portable and worry-free meal when leading an on-the-go lifestyle. Whether running to soccer practice, swimming lessons or a t-ball game, rice, fresh vegetables, black beans and lean ground beef will give your body the fuel it needs for maximum performance.
Continue ReadingTry The Finest Varieties Of Medium Grain Rice:
Kokuho Rose® (1 kg)
Aah… the crown jewel in our collection! Kokuho Rose® is a gourmet Japanese medium grain rice. We love its tender, moist texture and slightly sweet afternote. It is slightly sticky. Since this unique strain was first introduced to the world by California’s Koda Farms in 1963, Kokuho Rose® has upheld its universally recognized standard of excellence through extensive agriculture programs and unsurpassed milling standards. Kokuho Rose® is the trademark and exclusive property of the Koda family, a third generation enterprise that is the oldest, continually family-owned and operated rice farm and mill in California, which alone produces the pure strain of this specific variety. Kokuho Rose® is a unique blend of two seeds, one being that of sticky rice and the other a medium grain rice for plumpness. Although Koda Farms owns the rights to this special seed, some farmers can grow the rice in California. A truly fine Japanese restaurant will use Kokuho Rose®. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® (2 kg)
Aah… the crown jewel in our collection! Kokuho Rose® is a gourmet Japanese medium grain rice. We love its tender, moist texture and slightly sweet afternote. It is slightly sticky. Since this unique strain was first introduced to the world by California’s Koda Farms in 1963, Kokuho Rose® has upheld its universally recognized standard of excellence through extensive agriculture programs and unsurpassed milling standards. Kokuho Rose® is the trademark and exclusive property of the Koda family, a third generation enterprise that is the oldest, continually family-owned and operated rice farm and mill in California, which alone produces the pure strain of this specific variety. Kokuho Rose® is a unique blend of two seeds, one being that of sticky rice and the other a medium grain rice for plumpness. Although Koda Farms owns the rights to this special seed, some farmers can grow the rice in California. A truly fine Japanese restaurant will use Kokuho Rose®. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® (5 kg)
Aah… the crown jewel in our collection! Kokuho Rose® is a gourmet Japanese medium grain rice. We love its tender, moist texture and slightly sweet afternote. It is slightly sticky. Since this unique strain was first introduced to the world by California’s Koda Farms in 1963, Kokuho Rose® has upheld its universally recognized standard of excellence through extensive agriculture programs and unsurpassed milling standards. Kokuho Rose® is the trademark and exclusive property of the Koda family, a third generation enterprise that is the oldest, continually family-owned and operated rice farm and mill in California, which alone produces the pure strain of this specific variety. Kokuho Rose® is a unique blend of two seeds, one being that of sticky rice and the other a medium grain rice for plumpness. Although Koda Farms owns the rights to this special seed, some farmers can grow the rice in California. A truly fine Japanese restaurant will use Kokuho Rose®. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® (10 kg)
Aah… the crown jewel in our collection! Kokuho Rose® is a gourmet Japanese medium grain rice. We love its tender, moist texture and slightly sweet afternote. It is slightly sticky. Since this unique strain was first introduced to the world by California’s Koda Farms in 1963, Kokuho Rose® has upheld its universally recognized standard of excellence through extensive agriculture programs and unsurpassed milling standards. Kokuho Rose® is the trademark and exclusive property of the Koda family, a third generation enterprise that is the oldest, continually family-owned and operated rice farm and mill in California, which alone produces the pure strain of this specific variety. Kokuho Rose® is a unique blend of two seeds, one being that of sticky rice and the other a medium grain rice for plumpness. Although Koda Farms owns the rights to this special seed, some farmers can grow the rice in California. A truly fine Japanese restaurant will use Kokuho Rose®. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® (20 kg)
Aah… the crown jewel in our collection! Kokuho Rose® is a gourmet Japanese medium grain rice. We love its tender, moist texture and slightly sweet afternote. It is slightly sticky. Since this unique strain was first introduced to the world by California’s Koda Farms in 1963, Kokuho Rose® has upheld its universally recognized standard of excellence through extensive agriculture programs and unsurpassed milling standards. Kokuho Rose® is the trademark and exclusive property of the Koda family, a third generation enterprise that is the oldest, continually family-owned and operated rice farm and mill in California, which alone produces the pure strain of this specific variety. Kokuho Rose® is a unique blend of two seeds, one being that of sticky rice and the other a medium grain rice for plumpness. Although Koda Farms owns the rights to this special seed, some farmers can grow the rice in California. A truly fine Japanese restaurant will use Kokuho Rose®. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® Brown (907 g)
Kokuho means “treasure of the country”. The characters on the bag mean “of the utmost quality”. Kokuho Rose® Brown rice possesses a rich nutty flavour, is slightly chewy in texture, and is higher in vitamins and minerals than white rice. This premium “unpolished” Kokuho Rose®—the bran is left intact—is grown exclusively on Koda Farms. Kokuho Rose® Brown rice possesses a rich nutty flavour due to the presence of bran. Slightly chewy in texture, it is high in vitamins and minerals. The industry standard is 4% broken kernels. Kokuho Rose® Brown rice averages less, making this a true sacred treasure to the rice connoisseur. Continue Reading
Kokuho Rose® Brown (20 lbs)
Kokuho means “treasure of the country”. The characters on the bag mean “of the utmost quality”. Kokuho Rose® Brown rice possesses a rich nutty flavour, is slightly chewy in texture, and is higher in vitamins and minerals than white rice. This premium “unpolished” Kokuho Rose®—the bran is left intact—is grown exclusively on Koda Farms. Kokuho Rose Brown rice possesses a rich nutty flavour due to the presence of bran. Slightly chewy in texture, it is high in vitamins and minerals. The industry standard is 4% broken kernels. Kokuho Rose® Brown rice averages less, making this a true sacred treasure to the rice connoisseur. Continue Reading
Organic Kokuho Rose® (680 g)
This heirloom variety medium-grain rice is grown exclusively on Koda Farms, unlike Koda’s others, which are licenced to select Californian farmers. Since Koda Farms is a small farm, there is not a lot of supply of this variety, and we’re lucky we can get any. If you are out to impress, cook this rice. This is the only Kokohu rice that is guaranteed organic. Like a fine wine, our superior gourmet rice offers the complexities and subtleties that distinguish it from the norm. Complex and subtle, it is slightly sticky, has a light nutty flavour with a slightly sweet afternote, and a tender, moist texture. Kokuho Rose® averages less than 2% broken kernels, while the industry standard is 4% broken kernels. Certified organic by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers), this limited-edition organic rice is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate, ensuring a taste experience that is truly memorable. Continue Reading
Organic Kokuho Rose® Brown (680 g)
Though much like White Organic Kokuho Rose® Sticky Rice, Brown Kokuho Rose® is slightly different in that it possesses a richer, nuttier flavour as a result of the bran left intact on the grain, which also makes it higher in vitamins and minerals. Continue Reading
Kokuho (5 kg)
This rice is extremely similar to the Kokuho Rose®—it’s just a little less sticky and a little less sweet, and a little less in cost. It is, however, the same fatness. The main difference is the grain of this premium product. Farmers are specially selected to grow this special Calrose seed, and they must follow strict guidelines for growing practices. Continue Reading
Kokuho (10 kg)
This rice is extremely similar to the Kokuho Rose®—it’s just a little less sticky and a little less sweet, and a little less in cost. It is, however, the same fatness. The main difference is the grain of this premium product. Farmers are specially selected to grow this special Calrose seed, and they must follow strict guidelines for growing practices. Continue Reading
Kokuho (20 kg)
This rice is extremely similar to the Kokuho Rose®—it’s just a little less sticky and a little less sweet, and a little less in cost. It is, however, the same fatness. The main difference is the grain of this premium product. Farmers are specially selected to grow this special Calrose seed, and they must follow strict guidelines for growing practices. Continue Reading
Tsuru Mai® Brown (2 kg)
Tsuru Mai® is like the brown rice version of Kokuho rice—so don’t let the name confuse you. It comes from the same supplier and is a Calrose grain. Tsuru Mai is a high quality medium grain rice that is not as sticky as sushi rice or as dry and fluffy as long grain varieties. This highly nutritious brown rice cooks easily on a stove top or in a rice cooker, and can work well with any meal. It is nice and soft, with a wholesome, chewy nutty texture. The meaning of Tsuru is "longevity"; the meaning of Mai is “rice”. The crane on the centre emblem carries significance to the Japanese. The folklore tale is that the crane was the animal that brought the rice to Japan and that's how the seed was first started. And by choosing Tsuru Mai, you will be aiding your own longevity, since brown rice is full of vitamins, minerals, and fibre—resulting in a healthier you. Continue Reading
Tsuru Mai® Brown (10kg)
Tsuru Mai® is like the brown rice version of Kokuho rice—so don’t let the name confuse you. It comes from the same supplier and is a Calrose grain. Tsuru Mai is a high quality medium grain rice that is not as sticky as sushi rice or as dry and fluffy as long grain varieties. This highly nutritious brown rice cooks easily on a stove top or in a rice cooker, and can work well with any meal. It is nice and soft, with a wholesome, chewy nutty texture. The meaning of Tsuru is “longevity”; the meaning of Mai is “rice”. The crane on the centre emblem carries significance to the Japanese. The folklore tale is that the crane was the animal that brought the rice to Japan and that’s how the seed was first started. And by choosing Tsuru Mai, you will be aiding your own longevity, since brown rice is full of vitamins, minerals, and fibre—resulting in a healthier you! Continue Reading
