Cookbook:Rice
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Rice is a staple food of many Asian countries. It may be either brown or white, depending on how it is processed. ( Wild rice is not botanically a true rice.[1] ) Brown rice has a nutty taste and chewy texture. It is healthier than white rice, because it is higher in fiber. Some people prefer white rice, however, because it has a much longer shelf life, cooks faster, and produces fluffier grains.
[edit] Types of rice
There are several types of rice [2]:
- Short-grain (white or brown)
- Medium-grain (white or brown)
- Long-grain (white or brown)
- Sticky (glutinous)
- Converted (parboiled)
- Enriched
- Instant (pre-cooked)
[edit] Cooking methods
There are several ways to cook rice [3] [4]:
- Boiling
- Microwave
- Electric rice cooker
- Rice cooker
- Pressure cooker
- Steaming
