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. flyinglentris

    Recipe Rice Bedded Pork With a Pistachio Fig Blanket

    Rice Bedded Pork With a Pistachio Fig Blanket: Ingredients: 1) Boneless Porkchop (Thick) - 1 2) Dried Figs - 1/4 to 1/2 Cup 3) Peanut Oil - 1/8 Cup 4) Pistachios - 1/4 to 3/8 Cup 5) Half N Half - 1/8 Cup 6) Brown Rice - 1/8 Cup Procedure: 1) Pulverize 1/4 Cup Pistachio Nuts to a Powder or...
  2. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Risi e Bisi – Rice with Green Peas and Pancetta

    Serves 4, Preparation 20 mins, Cooking time 40 mins Vialone Nano rice preferably or Carnaroli or Arborio rice, 360 gr. Fresh or frozen green peas, 800 g Onion, 1 Unsalted butter, 40 gr Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons Pancetta, diced, 60 gr Vegetable broth, 1,5 l Parsley, a small sprig...
  3. M

    How do I cook rice with leftover meat

    I have some leftover roast shoulder of goat from Christmas. Thinking to shred it off the bone and mix it with rice but not sure the best way to do it. Thinking of frying some leeks and then cooking the rice all in one pot and then adding the meat. Do I add the meat once the rice is cooked? Any...
  4. Morning Glory

    Recipe Butter Rice with Lime and Fresh Turmeric

    An easy way to jazz up rice. You can use lemon in place of lime but I think lime looks prettier, to contrast with the yellow. Ingredients (serves 2) 100g basmati rice 220 ml water 1/2 tsp turmeric powder A pinch of salt Fresh turmeric root Zest of 1 lime 40 g butter in small pieces Method...
  5. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Arancini – Sicilian Rice Balls

    Makes about 10 Arancini, Preparation 30 minutes, Cooking 1 hrs For the rice: 500 gr Carnaroli or Vialone nano rice 70 g of butter 1 sachet of saffron Grated Parmigiano or Pecorino, 40 g sale, to taste For the meat sauce – ragout: 150 gr of minced pork 50 gr of minced beef 1/2 onion, 1/2...
  6. Yorky

    Recipe Garlic Yellow Rice

    Ingredients 200 gms Jasmine rice 1 tblsp Olive Oil 1 onion, finely chopped (about 160 gms) 5 Garlic cloves, smashed ½ tsp Turmeric ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Black pepper Water Method Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan or wok and stir fry the...
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  8. ElizabethB

    Recipe Broiled Pork Chops with Turmeric Basmati Rice and Turmeric Mushroom Gravy

    I posted recipes for the rice and gravy. This is how I used both for dinner. INGREDIENTS 2 bone in pork chops. I prefer bone in pork chops over boneless pork loin chops. The fat and the bone equals lots of flavor. EVOO Salt Pepper Recipe - Turmeric Mushroom Gravy Recipe - Turmeric Basmati...
  9. ElizabethB

    Recipe Turmeric Basmati Rice

    In my humble opinion - a versatile side dish. Good as a side on it's own or served with gravy. I can also see it used for breakfast with bacon and runny eggs. INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw Basmati rice 2 cups water 2 Tsp salt 1 Tsp ground Turmeric 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions - whites and greens...
  10. mjd

    Recipe Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric

    Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric YIELD 4 servings INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 5 oz. rice vermicelli 2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 (1") piece ginger, peeled, finely grated 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp...
  11. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Chocolate and Ricotta Rice Cake

    Serves: 6 | Preparation time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 1 h Sweet Ricotta: 300 g Short-grain white rice: 200 g Brown sugar: 180 g Grated Dark Chocolate 70%: 60 g Cocoa powder, unsweetened: 50 g Whole milk: 1 l Eggs: 2 A pinch of salt Icing sugar for garnish, a sprinkle Method Pre-heat the...
  12. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Mini Puff Pastry Rice Pies

    Good to eat both hot and cold, these mini puff pastry rice pies are tomato rice stuffed with a stringy cheese heart. It’s a one pot preparation, thus fuss-less. We have taken inspiration from the Italian Timballo, a culinary primo piatto baked in a cake mould served as a flan and stuffed with...
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  14. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Prosecco Wine Risotto

    Prosecco Wine Risotto is elegant and delicate in its simplicity, just like the fruity Prosecco wine which it is made with. This Risotto it is not at all complicated to prepare. We have used a Prosecco di Valdobbiadene labelled Dry. Prosecco is the most well-known sparkling wine produced in Italy...
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    Italian Rice and Lentil Soup.jpeg

  16. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Tiella Barese

    Serves: 4 | Preparation time: 20 mins | Cooking time: 50-60 mins Mussels, with their shell: 1 kg Potatoes, with yellow flesh: 800 g Carnaroli or Arborio or Roma rice: 350 g Cherry tomatoes: 200 g Pecorino, grated: 180 g White onions, medium-sized: 1 Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): 6 tbsp...
  17. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Stuffed-Rice Tomatoes Roman-style

    Serves 4, Preparation time 20 mins, Cooking time 60 mins 8 large, firm, ripe round tomatoes 3 yellow potatoes medium-sized 150 g of rice, preferably Roma, Baldo or Vialone Nano varieties – but ok also Arborio or Carnaroli Garlic cloves, peeled, 2 Basil leaves, chopped, 8 Dry oregano, a handful...
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    Rice-Stuffed Tomato with Potatoes.jpeg

  19. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Brothy Rice Soup

    Riso in Brodo, is a rice brothy soup where rice is cooked in vegetable or meat broth, simple to make and light yet substantial that we have enriched by adding Parmesan cheese rinds, since they are an excellent ingredient to complete or give more flavour to many dishes. Generally the most...
  20. Morning Glory

    Recipe Black Venus Rice, Sweetcorn and Cheese

    This vegetarian dish is fairly straightforward and fast to make, providing you have already cooked the rice. The quantities make one serving but are easily multiplied up to feed more. The pickled red onion is a lovely contrast to the nutty tasting rice and the sweet pepper and corn. Use...
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