rice

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or less commonly Oryza glaberrima (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.
As a cereal grain, domesticated rice is the most widely consumed staple food for over half of the world's human population, especially in Asia and Africa. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize. Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important food crop with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally.

The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while, or after, setting the young seedlings. This simple method requires sound irrigation planning but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state, and deters vermin. While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice, all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil.

Rice, a monocot, is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years. Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide. Production and consumption of rice is estimated to have been responsible for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.

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  1. Yorky

    Review Philips HD3030-30 Rice Cooker

    After 10 years of requiring a jack hammer to remove the last 20% of rice from our rice cooker I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new “Teflon” coated one. I always try to buy brands which are known to me whenever possible so I opted for the Philips HD3030/30 rice and congee cooker. Although...
  2. SatNavSaysStraightOn

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    Looking for something else to do with eggs for lunch other than the usual soft boiled sliced on a wrap with mashed avocado and humus (given I am lacking the last 3 of those ingredients because my OH is not going to be home in time for lunch and it's a Saturday and we have nothing in...) I went...
  3. C

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  4. C

    Recipe Vegan Spiced Rice Pudding

    Ingredients 100g of pudding rice 600ml of soya milk, sweetened, or other dairy-free alternative 60g of caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of ground cinnamon 1 pinch of ground ginger cinnamon stick, grated (optional) Directions Place the rice in a heavy based pan, then add all the...
  5. C

    Chicken & Wild Rice Dog Biscuits

    Ingredients 6 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast, boiled or grilled; cooled ½ c. Cooked Wild Rice; cooled ½ c. Chicken Stock 2½ c. All Purpose Flour (you can substitute wheat flour) ¼ tsp. Salt 1 Egg Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine chicken, rice and chicken stock in a mini food...
  6. Caribbean girl

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  7. C

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  8. Caribbean girl

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  9. C

    Recipe Orange rice cake

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  10. Smokeydoke

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  11. C

    Recipe Rice Pudding Smoothie

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  12. C

    Recipe Cinnamon Rice Pudding with Dried-Cherry Sauce

    Ingredients 7 1/2 cups water, divided 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, divided 1...
  13. Corzhens

    Turning to pasta from rice

    Whenever there would be a rice shortage, it is understandable for the price of rice to increase. Some wise mothers would then turn to pasta and noodles. I have this notion that the instant noodles in packs came from this occasions that people turn to pasta and noodles when there is a rice...
  14. Caribbean girl

    Recipe Rice Fritters

    Rice can be a very versatile dish and can be served in a variety of ways. I came across this recipe in 'Caribbean Cookbook' and thought it was an interesting and simple recipe too. These rice fritters can be served as a side dish. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup hot milk 1 tablespoon...
  15. Corzhens

    New rice cooker

    When our old rice cooker gave up a few months ago, I used the spare rice cooker which is brand new although in the storage for many years. This new rice cooker doesn't cook as well as the old one because the rice sticks to the bottom. So I bought a new one, thinking that this spare rice cooker...
  16. swalia

    Recipe Lemon Rice

    Lemon rice is a popular recipe from South India. Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 5 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 2 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils) 1 tsp chana dal (split bengal...
  17. Morning Glory

    Recipe Peppers stuffed with Ground Beef and Saffron rice

    This is a Greek/Turkish style dish. Cinnamon is the key to the taste here. Its a spice I often forget about and only remember when making apple pies. But the Greeks know that cinnamon works brilliantly with meat. I served this with a Greek salad incorporating salty Feta cheese and black olives...
  18. swalia

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    Here's an easy recipe. Matar pulao can be eaten with curd and it's light on stomach. Recipe courtsey: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/84038/matar-pulao-rice-with-peas/ Ingredients 30 m 6 servings313 cals 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 whole cloves 3 black cardamom seeds 6 whole black...
  19. SatNavSaysStraightOn

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  20. Caribbean girl

    Recipe Calypso Rice

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