Rice grits are nothing but broken rice. Rice grits are coarser and more than usual rice and are prepared by grinding and sieving raw rice through a fine mesh. It has a uniform and consistent texture. It is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine, and also popular in Senegal and Bangladesh, among other countries. The thumb rule for making rice grits is to use more water than you would typically use for making rice. The broken pieces of rice take on a creamy, risotto-like texture when boiled.