Brown rice vs white rice

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Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 08:39 am Click here to edit this post
which one takes more water? Which one is more nourishing?

I've been wondering why they've been given a choice between the two.

Karuuna

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 10:20 am Click here to edit this post
OI, all *real* rice (versus minute/instant rice) takes more water. Brown rice does take slightly more water to cook, and takes longer to cook as well. It has a slightly crunchier, chewier consistancy, and a slightly nutty taste. Real white rice has had the bran and germ outer layers stripped and often is bleached and polished. So it does take less water and time to cook. However, since the most nutritional layers have been removed, it's not as beneficial as brown. After removing much of the nutrition, manufacturers then artificially enrich white rice, but it is still not as nutritionally valuable as brown. Incidentally, brown rice is a decent source of protein, (it's about 8-10% protein), while white rice contains very little, if any, protein. And, rice should always be cooked with the lid on, undisturbed until you finish cooking it. That way you don't waste water and nutrients thru escaping steam, and the rice gets softer and more palatable (not gummy).

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:20 pm Click here to edit this post
I know all about rice, babe. I just wanted to see if anyone else did.

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:21 pm Click here to edit this post
Let me add that round rice is gummy no matter what you do.


Well, I guess if you don't cook it, it's not gummy.


Gluey rice in Thai cooking is excellent; it's wrapped in banana leaves and very easy to eat with chopsticks.

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:22 pm Click here to edit this post
After you take off the leaves, that is.

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:23 pm Click here to edit this post
Babe?... so why are you scewing with people by saying you want to know something, then come back and said you already know about it? And then call that person, Babe? What the ....?

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:26 pm Click here to edit this post
Oh, that was just a bit of braggery!

I'm still wondering why they were given both, which is the discussion pertinent to Survivor itself. Any ideas?

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:29 pm Click here to edit this post
That's not what you asked when starting the thread. Kar was answering what you asked for... an answer about rice.

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:30 pm Click here to edit this post
And I appreciate it.

It is indeed a complicated subject.

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:33 pm Click here to edit this post
Nothing complicated about it but you sure do enjoy trying to complicate it!

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:34 pm Click here to edit this post
Just smash me down then!

Karuuna

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:48 pm Click here to edit this post
I don't know why they gave the Survivors a choice, "babe" :), but I would guess it's because most westerners don't like brown rice even tho it's healthier. If you're used to the refined white stuff, it does take some getting used to, like whole wheat bread vs bleached stuff.

Also, even round rice won't be sticky if you saute it in butter before you cook it.

Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

Moon, you're an angel. :)

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:48 pm Click here to edit this post
OI,I hope you know that is not how I would want to make you feel!... I just thought it was weird to ask a question to get an answer and come back to say you already know ... it makes me feel like you are trying to dupe us that's all.

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 12:53 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks Kar... I am sure Babeala OI doesn't think so:(

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 02:12 pm Click here to edit this post
Sorry if my over familiarity was perceived as an attack from which rescue was needed, that was the furthest thing from my mind.

I will try the round rice butter sautee claim and report my findings at a later date.

Me, try to dupe anybody? You know I'm not smart enough to do that.

Juju2bigdog

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 03:10 pm Click here to edit this post
Ocean, I have always believed you to be no more not smart than you needed to be.

Who else could stir up a controversy over rice? (should rice be stirred?)

Karuuna

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 03:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Ocean, FWIW, I wasn't insulted by the "babe", it's one of the nicest things anyone has called me in a long time. I was confused by your questions apparently. But I'm usually confused. :)

And no, Juju, you shouldn't take notes from Keith on cooking rice. Don't stir your rice. Which brings to mind another old saying, the more you stir a pot of ****, the more it smells.

And that's your public service announcement for today!

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 03:57 pm Click here to edit this post
lol!

By the way, is rice fat-free? (if you don't sautee it in butter, that is)

Nancy

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 04:08 pm Click here to edit this post
LOL "babe" reminds me of when my next door neighbor would call me pumpkin and I hated it--i thought she was calling me that cause of my red hair--not a term of endearment--or friendliness..(of course i was 4 she 24 LOL) ;-)

Karuuna

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 04:23 pm Click here to edit this post
Gee, Ocean, do you *really* want to know? Or do u just want to see if anyone else knows?

But just in case anyone wants to know, brown rice has some fat from the bran and germ layers. White rice is pretty much fatless.

Wink

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 04:30 pm Click here to edit this post
It is if you don't eat it Ocean.

Moondance

Saturday, April 28, 2001 - 04:33 pm Click here to edit this post
Wink LOL

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 09:38 am Click here to edit this post
I much prefer brown rice. Please see my recipe in the recipe thread.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, May 02, 2001 - 12:30 am Click here to edit this post
I didn't realize they were given a choice. The first I have seen brown rice enter the picture was a week ago. Miso would have been a good addition for protein.

Just because I want to tell you......I don't much care for rice at all. Any color.