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| Arkansas |
is the largest rice producing state
in the U.S. |
| Armstrong,Louis |
signed his autograph "Red Beans and Ricely Yours…." Ash
- from the Hulls of the rice is used to produce cellulose products
e.g. rayon and rice fuel. |
| Arrack |
is a distilled liquor prepared from a rice infusion. |
| Arborio |
a variety of rice, medium grain, absorbent which cooks to a creamy
mass, used in the Italian dish risotto. |
| Al dente |
An Italian phrase denoting the texture of pasta, rice and vegetables
as tender or soft on the outside but still firm to the bite within;
its literal translation is 'to the tooth'. |
| Arborio rice |
The classic risotto rice from the north Italian region of Piedmont;
a medium to long grain rice, it absorbs a lot of cooking liquid yet
still retains a good bite in texture. |
| Arroz con Pollo |
Rice with chicken, is thought to originate from Portugal or Spain. |
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| Beer |
various brands of beer are brewed with rice.
When rice is used in brewing it is claimed that the rice gives the
beer lightness. |
| Bran |
the outer husk of the rice grain is cleaned and
stabilised and used as a fibre supplement in the same way as wheat
bran. |
| Breakfast Cereals |
various cereals are made from puffed rice. |
| Bahia |
a medium grain originating from Spain, used to
make Paella |
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| Crackers |
Japanese rice crackers are a popular snack. |
| Cakes |
Rice cakes are made from crispy puffed rice to
produce a light base which can be topped with any sweet or savoury
topping. They are very low in calories. |
| Cosmetics |
Rice grains can be ground and formed into cosmetic
powders. |
| Carolina |
The name originally used for pudding rice as
an early source for this rice was America. |
| Chelo |
A Persian dish distinctive for its golden crusted
rice grains. |
| Calas Tous Chauds |
Rice fritters which were sold in the streets
of the French quarter in New Orleans. |
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| Dragon |
Straw from the plant is used to make a 'Rice
Dragon' for Silk Worms to build their cocoons upon. |
| Death |
is symbolised by chopsticks stuck into a mound
of rice in Taiwan. |
| Della Rice |
An aromatic rice developed in the US, described
as having similar characteristics to Basmati. But its cooked kernels
are not as long and as slender as Basmati as when it cooks it swells
lengthwise and widthwise. |
| Dewie Srie |
The Indonesian goddess of rice. |
| Dolmades |
Arabic for "something stuffed," a Greek
cuisine comprised of grape leaves stuffed with a filling of rice,
meat, and lentils and various other seasonings. Usually braised or
baked. They may be eaten hot or cold or at room temperature as an
appetiser or entrée. |
| Donburi |
A bowl of rice with some other food on top of
it. |
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| Electricity |
Hulls from the plant are used to generate electricity |
| Enriched Rice |
Rice which has some of the nutrients replaced
which were lost during milling. Most rice is enriched with Iron,
Nacin and Thiamin. |
| Earth |
In many Asian cultures rice is considered the
link between Heaven and Earth. |
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| Flakes |
rice grains are rolled and flaked and then used
in a similar way as porridge oats to produce porridge, flapjacks
and biscuits. |
| Flour |
rice grains are milled finely to produce rice
flour, which is used in baking and as a thickening agent. |
| Fertility |
Rice is a symbol of fertility in Asian cultures. |
| Fried Rice |
A Chinese dish of rice seasoned with soy sauce
and stir-fried; eggs, chicken, pork, shrimp and/or vegetables are
often stirred into the mixture. Fried rice is best prepared with
chilled cooked rice. |
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| Ground rice |
is rice that has been coarsely milled. This produces
rice similar to semolina and is used in baking and puddings |
| Gluten |
Rice is gluten free and suitable for Coeliacs
who are allergic to gluten |
| Gohan |
the Japanese word meaning rice and a complete
meal. |
| Glue |
can be made by boiling ground rice. |
| Gumbo |
A Cajun dish. |
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| Household Friendly |
A few grains of rice in a salt cellar will keep
the salt running freely. |
| Honda |
means 'main rice field' |
| Hulls |
are used as a packing material to pad fragile
cargo during shipping |
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| Inari |
is the Japanese rice god |
| Indigestion |
Chinese believe that rice cures indigestion |
| Ice-cream |
Rice has even been used to make ice-cream |
| Inkapati |
The Philippine rice god. |
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| Jobless |
Being jobless in Singapore is termed 'broken
rice bowl' whilst a good job is termed an 'iron rice bowl'. |
| Japanese meal names |
are based around rice:
Breakfast = 'Morning Rice' = asa gohan
Lunch = 'Afternoon Rice' = hiru gohan
Dinner = 'Evening Rice' = Ban gohan |
| Jambalaya |
A traditional Louisiana rice dish, its highly
seasoned and flavoured with sausage, ham, seafood, pork or chicken. |
| Jasmine |
A fragrant rice similar to basmati. |
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| Kin Khao |
in Thai means having a meal or eating rice. |
| Kichiri |
An indigenous dish of rice and lentils from India,
adapted to form Kedgeree |
| Kedgeree |
During the days of the British Raj in India it
is believed that this dish was adapted from Kichiri. |
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| Long Hair |
In Sumatra rice is often sown by women with long
hair hanging loosely down their backs as it is thought to help the
rice grow more abundantly and with long stalks. |
| Laundry Starch |
is manufactured from broken grains of rice. |
| Lontong |
An Indonesian recipe which constricts rice as
it cooks so that expanding grains form a mass which can be cut into
squares. |
| Luck |
Rice is a symbol of luck in many Asian countries. |
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| Marriage |
Newly-weds would have rice thrown over them as
it was believed that this would ensure the couple had numerous children |
| Marble |
Rice Marble is the decorative effect of placing
rice on book covers during their making. |
| Manoomin |
The name given to wild rice by native American
tribes, meaning precious grain. |
| Money |
Rice has been used as a substitute for money,
in medieval Japan Samurai warriors were paid with rice. |
| Mae Posop |
The Thai rice god |
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| Noodles |
are made from rice flour, white and semi-transparent
they are used mainly in soups and stir-frying. |
| Nutrients |
Rice is a good source of essential nutrient's
thiamin, riboflavin, nacin, phosphorous, iron and potassium. |
| Nasi Goreng |
Means fried rice in Indonesian. |
| Nigiri |
panese rice balls, rice is formed into balls
and then wrapped in seaweed. Pickles are placed into the centre of
the rice ball. |
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| Ointment |
In India, rice water (a decoction of rice) is
prescribed to counteract inflamed surfaces. |
| Oryza sativa |
The Latin botanical name of rice. |
| O-himachi |
Rice harvesting festival in Japan. |
| Okaiyu |
Japanese rice gruel, soft like oatmeal and is
served as part of a typical breakfast |
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| Paper |
Rice Paper is not made from Rice at all, but
from the pith of the 'rice paper tree', a small Asian shrub. Rice
Paper is a thin edible paper used to line baking trays, in the East
it is used for delicate paintings. A coarse rice paper can be made
from rice flour and this is used to wrap spring rolls and other Asian
foods |
| Pilaf |
A light, fluffy rice dish originating from the
Middle East. Rice is sautéed in fat and then cooked in a broth
with onions, raisins and spices. |
| Pudding Rice |
a short grain rice used in puddings and sweets,
the grains are starchy and clump together when cooked. |
| Patna |
The name used for long grain rice when it was
exported from India. |
| Pastries |
Rice is ground into powder and used to form pastries. |
| Parboiled |
A process perfected in the 1940's as a means
of preserving nutrients that would otherwise be lost in the milling. |
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| Queen of Fragrance |
is the translation of Basmati. |
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| Rice Shapes |
Used as a gluten free alternative to wheat pasta |
| Risotto |
an Italian dish which is rich and creamy, the
rice is sautéed in fat and then cooked in a broth. |
| Rough Rice |
Another name for Paddy |
| Rijsttafel |
A Dutch term meaning 'rice table', a Dutch version
of an Indonesian meal which consists of small well seasoned side
dishes e.g. steamed, fried seafood or meats, vegetables, sauces etc |
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| Sake |
is an alcoholic drink that the Japanese make
from fermented rice. It is served hot in ceramic bowls. |
| Sophocles |
the Greek poet mentioned rice in the Greek Tragedies. |
| Straw |
from the Rice plant has many different uses:
- Twisted into sticks for fuel
- Crafted into handicrafts, shoes
and toys
- Braided into rope
- Moulded into bricks
- Stacked and preserved as fodder for cattle
- Made into Paper
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| Sushi |
cooked rice formed into rice balls and served
cold with brightly coloured seafood placed on top |
| Sekihan |
A red rice dish, where the rice has been cooked
with red azuki beans, the colour is festive for celebrations. |
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| Toyota |
means 'bountiful rice field' |
| Toothpaste |
Ash from the hulls of the rice plant is used
to clean discoloured teeth |
| Tisnawati |
The Indonesian Rice god. |
| Tauchiko |
The rice planting ritual in Japan |
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| University |
There is a Rice University in the USA |
UK
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Has never been able to cultivate rice due to
its adverse climatic conditions |
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| Vinegar |
three types are made,
white, red and black, which vary in taste and are used extensively
in Chinese cooking. |
| Variety |
rice has versatility
unlike any other food, it can be made part of any meal in recipes
for soups, salads, main dishes, desserts, drinks and vinegar! |
| Vishnu |
In Bali, it is believed
that Lord Vishnu caused the Earth to give birth to rice. |
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| Wine |
the Chinese make wine
from glutinous rice, used for cooking and drinking, it's similar
to pale sherry. |
| Wild Rice |
Not a true rice, but
an aquatic grass variety and from a different genus, the grains are
long, thin and black. Rich in B Vitamins. |
| Wealth |
Rice is a symbol of
wealth in Asian countries. |
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| Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae |
is a bacterial blight
disease which affects rice plants and their crop. |
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| Zizania palustris |
The Latin name of Wild
rice. It is the only cereal grain native to North American continent. |
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