Organic Brown Sweet Rice

Organic sweet brown rice is a short-grain brown rice with a sticky, chewy texture, used in Asian-style dishes such as sushi, rice cakes and rice puddings, and sold in 1 lb, 5 lb and 25 lb sizes.

Key facts

• Type: organic sweet brown rice, a short-grain brown rice
• Texture: sticky and chewy, with a natural sweetness the supplier describes as higher than regular brown rice
• The 1 lb package shows the USDA Organic seal
• Sizes: 1 lb (454 g), 5 lb and 25 lb
• Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame and wheat

How to use it

Cook it on its own as a side dish, or use it in stews, stir-fries and other dishes where sticky rice is wanted, in both sweet and savory recipes. It also suits sushi, rice cakes and rice puddings. In a rice cooker, use the sushi or white rice setting. Rinse the rice, add water and start the cooker.

Frequently asked questions

What is sweet brown rice?

Sweet brown rice is a short-grain version of brown rice. It is sticky and chewy when cooked and is named for its natural sweetness.

What do you make with sweet brown rice?

Common uses are sushi, rice cakes, rice puddings, side dishes, and stews or stir-fries where sticky rice is wanted.

Can I cook it in a rice cooker?

Yes. The supplier text says it can be cooked using the sushi setting or the white rice setting. Rinse the rice, add water and start the cooker.

What sizes are available?

It comes in 1 lb, 5 lb and 25 lb sizes. The package label for the 1 lb size shows a net weight of 1 lb (454 g).