A basic short-grain white rice is my go-to for dishes like this. You can use different types of rice or even brown rice if you want to for texture or flavor. White rice will cook faster than brown rice and may require additional liquid. If using brown rice, I recommend adding 1/4 cup additional liquid and cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Test the texture and continue cooking if you feel it isn't softened enough at that point.