THE MEXICANS VS SPANISH RICE.

 

Long Grain Rice 

This is the rice most people buy. It’s fine. It’s bland.  It’s easy to make. It’s a decent staple to have around. It makes good Mexican or Spanish rice.

Uses?

Like I said, it’s fine for rice pilafs – like in a Mexican or Spanish rice. Or for rice in soups where the flavor of jasmine or basmati might not be optimal, and the texture of sushi rice too chewy.

Red Rice

Nutty, chewy, distinctive – red rice is delicious.  I like it as a pilaf with mushrooms.  It has a strong nutty flavor, so it’s best kept with a simple protein –  and let the rice be the star of the show.