
We now have nine because I just bought orzo, which isn't technically rice, but will be counted as such in the household rice census.
Here are the demographic segments of our rice universe:


3) Long grain white rice. This is what my parents called "Chinese rice" Long-grain, fluffier, not so sticky, and perfect for fried rice or Spanish Rice. I am not brand-loyal, and buy whatever is on sale because I'll be adding flavors when using it.
4) Jasmine rice. Even fluffier than long-grain, and a lovely smell. Good for Chinese food, curry and orange-salsa pork chops. The specific brand escapes me, but I usually buy a bag in the yellow package at Safeway.
5) Sweet sticky rice (mochi kome)--for making mochi (the old-fashioned way) or Portuguese sausage sticky rice. We also have mochiko, which is flour made from this rice. Go with Koda Farms here too. Mochi-kome is available at most Asian grocery stores and mochiko is even available at Safeway.

7) Orzo--technically this isn't really rice. Even though I don't cook it in a rice pot, I sometimes swap orzo for arborio rice. Barilla from Safeway is our favorite.
8) Wild rice--McFadden Farm of California or Trader Joe's have good wild rice blends. Good for cold salads or rice pilaf.

So that's how much rice we need. What about you?
Eat Well. Be Well.