Although it's one of the easiest foods to prepare, it causes many home cooks to overthink, so we asked an expert how to correctly measure uncooked rice.

Many cooks favour the absorption method for cooking white long-grain rice. For this, measure the rice by volume in a measuring jug - not by weight - allowing about 65ml/2½fl oz per person if you ...

For various reasons, the precooked brands sit near the bottom in the rankings. Whole Foods 365 Organic Long Grain White Rice is not precooked, but nevertheless, we rank it at the very bottom.

Long-grain white rice and white jasmine rice contain very similar amounts of calories, carbs, protein, and fiber. Jasmine rice also comes in healthier, whole-grain varieties.

Compared to short-grain white rice, it is about four times as long, and much thinner. Long-grain rices such as jasmine rice also tend to produce a fluffier rice when cooked. Short-grain rices are ...