Rice is a tall crop grown in many tropical countries. It was originally cultivated without submersion, but mutations and cross-breeding led to new and improved varieties. Rice can grow in diverse conditions, but thrives more vigorously in wet and warm environments.http://unctad.org/infocomm/anglais/rice/characteristics.htm
Nowadays, there are two major rice varieties that are grown and cultivated worldwide- the Oryza Sativa Indica and Oryza Sativa Japonica. In some cultures, rice is not just a staple or a commodity, but symbols of fertility and luck.http://www.rice-trade.com/origin-history-of-rice.html
How to Cook Rice
How to Cook Rice is an essential to view cooking video hosted by Tristan Blash of Hipcooks, LA. Watch this video to master how to cook rice, learn from Tristan's tips which sge has developed over many years in the cooking industry. This video is part of a wider series of cooking tutorials, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Specialty Rice
There are a number of rice varieties including Basmati, Jasmine and Wild Pecan. Other types include short grain, converted, and white rice.
The Louisiana Pecan or Wild Pecan is a type of long-grain rice that is grown typically in Southern Louisiana. Its flavor is quite similar to Basmati and is characterized by a nutty flavor and rich aroma.http://www.ricegourmet.com/About_RiceVarieties.htm
Another variety is Basmati, which is a type of non-glutinous rice. It is long- grain, scented and is cultivated in India and Pakistan.http://www.ricegourmet.com/About_RiceVarieties.htm,/ref>
How to Cook Rice
First, place a cup of long-grain California rice into a pot and add some water. The ideal ratio would be one part of rice to two parts of water. However, you can vary the ratio and use about 2/3 cups of water. Add some salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it starts boiling, set the heat to low and keep the lid on. Do not stir. It will take around 25-30 minutes to fully cook. Once it’s cooked, take the pot off the stove, add in a slice of butter and salt to the rice and mix using a fork.
How To Make Perfect Sushi Rice
Sushi, once served only in Japan, has become a worldwide favorite, now even available in grocery stores. Daring home chefs can serve the freshest sushi available by learning to make the dish themselves. But if you're going to make perfect sushi at home, you'll need to know how to make perfect sushi rice.
How to Cook Cous Cous
Tristan Blash of Hipcooks in Los Angeles presents the various tips, techniques and advice for cooking Couscous. These are chewy granules that can be used like a pasta base for soups, salads, meat or fish. This video is part of a wider series of cooking tutorials, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Cook Lentils
How to Cook Lentils is a video hosted by food & lifestyle expert, Miranda Valentine and is produced by Mahalo.com Watch the video to learn how to cook lentils, receive tips, techniques and advice from Tristan. This video is part of a wider series of cooking tutorials, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Salsa
Food & lifestyle expert, Miranda Valentine teams up with Mahalo.com to teach viewers How to Make Salsa. Watch the video to receive plenty of tips, advice and guidance on how to make a perfect salsa. This video is part of a wider series of cooking tutorials, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Hummus
Want to try your hand at making hummus? It may not be as hard as you think. Read on to discover the culinary secrets of this Middle Eastern dip as you learn how to make hummus.
How to Cook Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Tristan Blash of Hipcooks demonstrates how to cook roasted red pepper hummus using a food processor. Tristan first shows how to make plain, classic hummus using canned garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt. She then adds roasted red peppers for color and extra flavor. This video is part of a larger series of food tutorials, found on the Mahalo channel of Youtube.
How to Cook Pearl Couscous
Tristan Blash of Hipcooks in Los Angeles presents the various tips, techniques and advice for cooking pearl couscous. Pearl couscous are round, chewy granules that can be used like a pasta base for soups, salads, meat or fish. This video is part of a wider series of cooking tutorials, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Guacamole
How to Make Guacamole is another video from Miranda Valentine. Produced by Mahalo.com this video explores all the tips and techniques required to make great guacamole. This is part of a wider series of videos about food, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
References
Fast Facts
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In several Asian languages, “food” and “rice” are identical.
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Asia is home to 250 million rice farms.
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Rice is cultivated in over 100 countries.
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Out of the 40,000 varieties worldwide, only 10% are marketed.
