I've definitely strolled down the aisle of my local supermarket countless times, thinking to myself, "Parboiled rice, Jasmine rice, Arborio rice ... hmmm, probably doesn't matter that much ...

For fluffy rice with a crisp crust, the rice is rinsed several times to remove the starch, then parboiled and steamed ... onto a large platter. Using a spoon or spatula, crack the crust (tahdig ...