A herbaceous plant whose roots grow in plenty of water (Oryza sativa): A herbaceous plant species that is most cultivated after rice, corn and wheat from the Poaceae family. It is of great importance in nutrition for more than half of the world's population.
Rice is one of the oldest foods on earth. It is known from the archaeological records that it was eaten in China for 8000 years. Rice is the most common and versatile food item, especially in Southeast Asia. There are 7000 varieties. It is usually grown in wet paddy fields in tropical and tropical climates with abundant rainfall. Thin and long grains are preferred for pilaf. As for pilaf, shorter and chubby grains are suitable. Short and broken ones are used in desserts such as rice pudding. It absorbs less water when it is fresh, and the water absorption rate increases as it dries.