Indica rice is a kind of slender straight rice, such as rice planted in southern China. Indica rice is characterized by slender grain shape, large aspect ratio, generally 3-4, fine grain, high transparency and flat cross section. Indica rice has a short cooking time and soft taste, which is suitable for porridge or fried rice.
Japonica rice is a round short round rice, such as pearl rice. Japonica rice is characterized by short grain shape, small length-width ratio, generally about 2, thick grain, low transparency and round cross section. Japonica rice takes a long time to cook and tastes hard, so it is suitable for cooking or sushi.
Generally speaking, both indica rice and japonica rice have their own unique characteristics and uses, which can be selected according to personal tastes and needs.