Rice & Grain Guides

In this section, we offer informative guides, engaging articles, and helpful tips that delve into the diverse array of rice and grain varieties, their unique characteristics, and the many ways to incorporate them into your culinary repertoire. From the aromatic basmati and jasmine rice to the wholesome goodness of quinoa, barley, and farro, our content is designed to educate, inspire, and elevate your understanding of these staple ingredients.

Do Rice Cakes Go Bad? Who Shouldn’t Eat Rice Cakes?
By Luong Tan
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Do Rice Cakes Go Bad? Who Shouldn’t Eat Rice Cakes?

Rice Cakes are a healthy alternative to many other snacks. Rice cakes can be found in many grocery stores, or they can even make their own Rice Cake with Rice Cereal and Rice Flour. Rice Cakes have been around since the 1920s because rice was cheaper than wheat flour. Rice is a good ingredient for this snack because it does not contain gluten, which causes a celiac disease that leads to inflammation in the small intestine and malnutrition. What are Rice Cakes? Rice Cakes Rice cakes are a simple, gluten-free snack that can be made at home with just a…
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How Much does 1/4 cup of Rice Make Cooked?
By Sarah
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How Much does 1/4 cup of Rice Make Cooked?

The amount of uncooked rice when adding water will swell. Therefore, the amount of rice cooked will be more than the original amount of uncooked dry rice. With that, how much rice can you cook in one cup? How much does 1/4 cup of rice make cooked? What about the specific measuring cups for uncooked rice? How much rice can you cook in measuring by cups? Go on to explore our article below to find out. How much does 1/4 cup of rice make cooked? There are many different types of rice in the world. Each type of rice will…
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Why Is My Rice Sticky? – How to Make Rice Less Sticky
By Luong Tan
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Why Is My Rice Sticky? – How to Make Rice Less Sticky

When it comes to having your cooked rice come out singly, a lot of people struggle with getting it right. Some have even given up hope and gotten used to eating sticky rice - “nothing works”, they say. But not to worry, some things work. And you are in luck, I happen to know a few tricks you can use to make rice less sticky. Before I share those tips with you, let me first tell you what makes your rice sticky in the first place and then we can go on to see how to make rice less sticky.…
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How to Fix Undercooked Pasta – A Step-By-Step Guide
By Luong Tan
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How to Fix Undercooked Pasta – A Step-By-Step Guide

Italians believe that the proper way to make a bowl of pasta is to cook it 'Al dente,' which means that the pasta will be firm and not wholly soft when cooked. However, not everyone subscribes to this idea. Some people love their pasta soft, and that's fine. If you're one of those who'd rather have a bowl of soft pasta than one that is 'al dente,' you might freak out when your pasta isn't soft enough. Even though there is not much you can do to fix overcooked pasta, we can give you some tips on how to fix…
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How to Make Rice Less Sticky
By Luong Tan
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How to Make Rice Less Sticky

Rice is unarguably a staple in many homes across the continent, and for centuries, it has served as one of the primary carbohydrate sources. However, rice has become so popular that it is now eaten in many forms, such as boiled rice, fried rice, Chinese rice, rice porridge, rice pudding, etc. Indeed, it is versatile and can pair excellently with different vegetables, stews, and soups. Although, because of its popularity, you’d think rice is that easy to prepare, on the contrary, many people still find it challenging to prepare perfectly boiled, non-sticky rice. Hence, we often get questions about making…
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How to keep Corn Tortillas from falling apart – The options you have
By Luong Tan
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How to keep Corn Tortillas from falling apart – The options you have

Corn tortillas are generally loved for their versatility and health benefits. So, we'd certainly understand that you'd want to make some at home or incorporate them into your diet. But sometimes, you find that your tortillas fall apart just before you use them or afterward. So, keep reading to find out how to keep corn tortillas from falling apart and what you can do to stop it! What causes corn tortillas to fall apart? One of the significant reasons corn tortillas break or fall apart is if they aren't warm enough. Once the corn tortilla is not used for a…
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Can You Eat Potato Skin?
By Luong Tan
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Can You Eat Potato Skin?

Potatoes are inexpensive, delicious, and highly nutritious. They are rich in dietary fibers which help to increase satiety and reduce appetite, thereby, helping with weight loss and weight management. As much as potatoes are being eaten, only a few recipes call for the use of potato skins. The skins are usually regarded as waste and discarded after peeling them off. The general concern over how safe it is to eat potato skin emanated from the misconceptions about the glycoalkaloids - solanine, and chaconine present in potatoes. Let’s talk about questions about the safety of potato skin, and I will also…
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Do You Boil Water Before Adding Rice?
By Luong Tan
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Do You Boil Water Before Adding Rice?

Rice, one of the world's most popular food, forms an essential part of people's diets in America. But, seeing as this food is eaten worldwide, there's no one way to cook it. Some prefer to boil water before adding rice, while others might add the rice into the water and let it boil. Candidly, either of these methods is fine; you don't always have to boil water before adding rice. It is not one-size-fits-all. Yet, many people argue that the way you cook rice should depend on the recipe or the type of rice you're using. Will this idea always…
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How To Cook Rice In The Microwave (Simple Method)
By Luong Tan
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How To Cook Rice In The Microwave (Simple Method)

The microwave is used to cook rice nowadays, as it’s cheaper, less time-consuming, and tastes better compared to a rice cooker or stovetop. You can cook both kinds of rice, brown and white in a microwave, and its taste and looks the same as cooked by a rice cooker or a stovetop. Many individuals think rice cooked in the microwave makes the rice taste better. Not only that, you get all in one factor with the microwave, it means from cooking the rice to eating it, you can use the microwave to do it all. Also, it's easy to maintain…
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How Many Grams In A Cup of Cooked Rice?
By Luong Tan
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How Many Grams In A Cup of Cooked Rice?

Rice can be eaten as-is or cooked with other ingredients to create various dishes. However, the most common question asked by people cooking rice is certainly "How many grams in a cup of cooked rice?" How Many Grams In A Cup of Cooked Rice? Rice that has been cooked is a popular dish in many countries, especially those with large vegetarian populations. Rice can be eaten as-is or cooked with other ingredients to create various dishes. However, the most common question asked by people cooking rice is certainly "How many grams in a cup of cooked rice?" What is cooked…
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Tekamaki Tuna Sushi Roll: Step by step instructions
By Johny
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Tekamaki Tuna Sushi Roll: Step by step instructions

Tekamaki (or correctly written Tekkamaki), it’s a type of sushi that uses tuna as filling. The other ingredients involve, of course, white sushi rice and nori paper (seaweed paper). It goes without saying that the love for Japanese cuisine or sushi in particular, is something universal. Let’s find out the step by step recipe to recreate this delicious dish. Tekamaki Sushi Introduction Sushi refers to any dish that comprises sushi rice (or vinegared rice) combined with vegetables, seafood, beef and many other ingredients. When we wrap and roll the sushi rice in nori sheets (seaweed paper), we call it a…
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