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Rice, long-grain

 
Rice, long-grain
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Other Names:long grain rice

What is Rice, long-grain

Both white and brown rice varieties are available in long-grain.  Long grain rice kernels are four to five times longer than they are wide.  These rice grains tend to be dryer when cooked then shorter grain rice which makes them separate, rather than stick together.  One well-know type of long grain rice is Basmati, used extensively in Indian cooking.

Substitute for Rice, long-grain

Short grain rice (more sticky) Wild rice (chewy texture, not really rice)

Equivalents

1 cup long grain brown rice = 3 to 4 cups cooked
1 pound = 2 1/2 cups uncooked or 8 cups cooked
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Favorite Rice, long-grain Recipes

  • Rice Cooker Recipe - Nasi Lemak
    Rice Cooker Recipe - Nasi Lemak. Rice is cooked with shallots, fresh ginger, coconut, fenugreek seeds and pandan leaves. You can leave the pandan leaves out but they impart a wonderful fragrance. You can find them in most well-stocked Asian markets.
  • Mexican Horchata
    Mexican Horchata is a refreshing cold drink made of rice, almonds, cinnamon (canela), lime zest and sugar. This drink is rumored to be a cure for a hangover and is frequently served at breakfast time. Even though the drink has a milky appearance it is dairy-free. Horchata history.

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