white rice cooked with butter, water, salt

Rice that has had the husk, bran, and germ removed. White rice is sometimes called "polished rice."

White rice is the name given to milled rice which has had its husk, bran, and germ removed. This is done largely to prevent spoilage and to extend the storage life of the grain. After milling, the rice is polished, resulting in a seed with a bright, white, shiny appearance.