The American long grains
American long grains are available in four varieties and is the most popular
grain eaten in Europe. It can be used for virtually any dish or any cuisine:
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Regular American long grain white rice
This has a subtle flavour that perfectly complements both rich and delicate sauces. The harvested rice is milled to remove the husk and bran layer, the grain is slim and four to five times as long as it is wide. On cooking, the grains separate to give an attractive fluffy effect.
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Regular American brown long grain rice (whole grain rice)
Enjoyed for its distinctly nutty flavour, brown rice undergoes only minimal milling. This removes the husk but retains the bran layer. For this reason the rice retains more vitamin, mineral and fibre content than regular or easy- cook white rice..
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American Easy-cook long grain white rice (Parboiled or Prefluffed Rice)
The ideal choice for the novice cook. It is steamed under pressure while still in an unmilled state, then milled. The process gelatinises the grain's starch (reducing the possibility of over-cooking) and produces an extra fluffy cooked grain. It also helps to retain much of the natural vitamin and mineral content present in the milled layers. When raw, the rice has a golden colour but turns white on cooking.
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American Easy-cook brown long grain rice (Parboiled or Easy-cook whole grain rice)
As with white rice, brown rice is also available in easy-cook form and is faster cooking than regular brown rice. The process also helps the grain retain its shape when cooked.
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2006-11-22 17:34