Organic Short Grain Brown Rice 500g/1000g

Short grain brown rice has a characteristically round, plump grain that cooks to a slightly sticky, tender texture — more cohesive than long-grain varieties and ideal for dishes where the rice needs to hold together. These certified organic short grain brown rice from Just Natural Organic retain the full bran layer, providing substantially more fibre, magnesium, B vitamins, and antioxidants than white short grain rice.

Short grain brown rice is the whole-grain equivalent of Japanese and Korean rice varieties — slower to cook than white, but with a nuttier flavour and more substantial nutritional profile. Lower glycaemic index than white rice due to the intact bran layer.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g and 1000g.

Use as a nutritious everyday rice, in Japanese-inspired rice bowls (donburi), as an accompaniment to stir-fries and curries, in rice salads, or as the base for grain bowls. Rinse well, cook 1:2 ratio for 35–40 minutes, rest 10 minutes.

Recipe idea — Brown Rice Buddha Bowl: Cook 200g short grain brown rice. Top with roasted sweet potato, steamed edamame, sliced avocado, pickled red cabbage, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips. Drizzle with a dressing of 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp maple syrup, and ½ tsp grated ginger. A nutritionally complete, visually stunning bowl built around wholesome brown rice.

Key nutrients: Fibre (3.5g/100g), magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine (B1), niacin (B3), B6, and antioxidant phenolic compounds in the bran. Lower glycaemic index than white short grain rice.

Ingredients: Organic Short Grain Brown Rice.

FAQs

What is the difference between short grain and long grain brown rice?
Short grain rice has plumper, rounder grains and cooks to a slightly stickier, more cohesive texture — ideal for dishes where some grain cohesion is desirable. Long grain brown rice has slender grains that separate more readily when cooked, better suited to pilaf and dishes where fluffy individual grains are preferred.

Can I use short grain brown rice for Japanese-style dishes?
Yes — short grain brown rice is the whole-grain equivalent of Japanese sushi/sticky rice varieties. It won't be as sticky as white short grain rice, but works well in rice bowls, onigiri (with longer cooking), and any dish where a cohesive texture is acceptable.

Is rice gluten-free?
Yes — all rice is naturally gluten-free.

How long does short grain brown rice take to cook?
35–40 minutes in a 1:2 ratio (rice:water). Soaking for 30 minutes beforehand reduces cooking time to around 25–30 minutes. Rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking.