The world is rice is vast. A chef shares her favorite varieties – including fragrant, nutritious and sushi-ready options – plus tips for cooking them

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Have you been using boring rice your entire life?

Many people I know gravitate to plain old white rice – perhaps out of habit or based on what’s available in the average supermarket.