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David Griggs
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Dec 26, 2008 6:54 AM
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Instant is rice that has been cooked and then dried...
Real rice is raw dried rice.
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Violet
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Dec 25, 2008 6:47 PM
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What's the difference between the two -- is it just water content of the rice itself? I'm a little confused. I've only ever made instant or boil in a bag (which I really don't like because the bag one comes out just weird tasting and bloated.)
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Shan Triggs
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 26, 2008 7:48 PM
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Scott, you always supply us with the best answers and solutions. Thank you! I am writing this information down right now for future reference.
~Shan
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 22, 2008 8:21 PM
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Hey Lisa
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 22, 2008 5:34 PM
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A long time ago I used to use nothing but Minute Rice because I didn't think I could make "real" rice. Then I got my rice cooker and it does all the work for me as long as I measure the correct ratio of rice and water. Love it.
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Instant rice vs. real rice
Apr 22, 2008 4:22 PM
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I prefer regular brown and white rice. I never liked the instant.
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When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste.- Laiko Bahrs
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scott eggers
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Re: Instant rice vs. real rice
Apr 21, 2008 8:54 PM
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I'm glad to help, real rice has so much more flavor than instant. Try brown rice for even more flavor (yes rice has flavors other than just starch and it is better for you). I personally like a brown rice in the mexican aisle (it has a little nutty flavor and even better brown in a little butter).
I have been cooking for 53 years, so I have tried a lot of substitutions with varying results.
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Momof3.
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 21, 2008 8:02 PM
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Scott..thank you so much for that info.. I have just printed it out and added it to my recipe box.. I often have a bag of "real" rice..and i always dread buying instant rice but I shy away from recipes that call for instant rice because I don't have it on hand. I tried figuring out how to substitute real rice many years ago with little success. You have helped me with that dilema.
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C (P) S
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 21, 2008 5:56 PM
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> Carl,
> Instant rice cooks in a few min., real rice takes 20
> min. or so. If your dish cooks for more than 20 min.
> there should be no problem to use real rice, but you
> will need to increase the liquid. Instant rice is a
> 1 - 1 ratio of rice and liquid, real rice is 1 - 1
> 1/2 to 2 ratio of rice to liquid. So you need to
> make sure there is more liquid with real rice. If
> the dish won't cook long enough to cook the rice, I
> would suggest that you parboil the rice (pre cook the
> rice a little over have of its cooking time and
> rinse) and use it as you would instant rice.
SCOTT YOU ARE SOOOO GOOD AT THIS, YOU ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD SENSIBLE ANSWER.
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scott eggers
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Re: Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 21, 2008 5:25 PM
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Carl,
Instant rice cooks in a few min., real rice takes 20 min. or so. If your dish cooks for more than 20 min. there should be no problem to use real rice, but you will need to increase the liquid. Instant rice is a 1 - 1 ratio of rice and liquid, real rice is 1 - 1 1/2 to 2 ratio of rice to liquid. So you need to make sure there is more liquid with real rice. If the dish won't cook long enough to cook the rice, I would suggest that you parboil the rice (pre cook the rice a little over have of its cooking time and rinse) and use it as you would instant rice.
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Carl Laws
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Instant rice vs. "real" rice
Apr 21, 2008 11:26 AM
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I've noticed that almost all the Meal Mail recipes calling for rice specify "instant rice". I abandoned instant rice years ago after several horrendous experiences trying to remove the cooked-on rice. (Insert your favorite Inept Bachelor joke here.)
So if I substitute regular rice, what kind of modifications should I make to the recipe?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Carl
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