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The Milling Process Produces 5 Different Forms of Rice
- Rough (paddy) - Inedible
- Brown
- Regular ñ Milled ëpolishedí White
- Parboiled
- Precooked
Related Content: Photos of brown and white rice as required. Diagram of Rice Kernel.
Fun Rice Facts
- Every year, rice is the principal cereal and significant calorie source for Ω to 2/3 of the worldís population.
- Worldwide, rice supplies mankind with 20% of its total energy and 13% of its required protein.
- Rice is currently cultivated in more than 100 countries. In many of these countries, entire populations rely on rice as their principal form of nourishment.
- There are literally thousands of rice varieties. At the International Rice Research Institute Genetic Resources Centre in the Philippines, there are 80,000 rice samples in cold storage.
- The U.S. is one of the largest exporters of rice, supplying about 14% of the rice that enters world trade. American rice continues to be renowned for its consistency, cleanliness, and overall high quality.
- Rice is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Recipes
Santa Fe Smokin' Rice Salad
This great summer meal idea features rice with sweet plum tomatoes, highlighting the smokey flavours of Gouda cheese and turkey in a creamy garlic cilantro dressing. Celebrate summer and try this dish on its own for lunch or with dinner after a day of fun in the sun. Continue Reading
How to Make Sushi
Do you love sushi? We are lucky to have a plethora of excellent sushi restaurants to choose from. But have you ever thought about making your own? What might seem intimidating is actually not that difficult, and you’ll probably find it to be a lot of fun. The key is to make sure beforehand that you have the necessary equipment and ingredients. <p> Sushi can be enjoyed in many different ways. Sushi prepared as rice rolls wrapped in nori (a thin slice of dried seaweed) is called Maki sushi. Some kinds of Maki sushi are Futo Maki (“fat rolls”, usually with vegetable and egg centres), Tekka Maki (with raw salmon or tuna centres), and Kappa Maki (made with vegetable centres, e.g. cucumber sticks). <p> Sushi that is a fish slice on a palm full of rice is known as Nigiri Sushi. If the raw fish is served alone, it is called Sashimi.</p> <p> Today we’ll be making a style of Maki Sushi.</p> Continue Reading
Dairyless Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding
This sinfully sweet rice pudding is creamy without the cream, making it a vegan's delight. A warm and luscious fig and raspberry compote tops this cinnamon and lemon infused rice pudding for the perfect after dinner treat. Use fortified rice milk for extra calcium. Continue Reading
