About Rice - Aroma ARC-717-1NGR Instruction Manual

ABOUT RICE

Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is
abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a
healthy diet.
There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your
Aroma Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following
are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics:
Long Grain Rice
Typically this rice is not starchy and
has loose, individual grains after
cooking. "Carolina" is firm, and
"Jasmine" is the firmest of the long
grain variety and is flavorful and
aromatic.
Short Grain Rice
Short grain is characteristically
soft, sticky and chewy. This is the
rice used to make sushi.
"California Rice" is soft; "Sweet
Rice", often called "pearl" rice for
its round shape, is extra sticky and
is excellent for making rice
pudding.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is often considered the
most healthy variety. It has bran
layers on the rice grains and
contains more B-complex
vitamins, iron, calcium, and fiber
than polished (white) rice.
most popular brown rice is long
grain and has a chewy texture.
Wild Rice
Wild Rice comes in many delicious
varieties and mixes. Often it is
mixed with long grain rice for its
firmer texture and rich brown to
black color. Wild rice makes
wonderful stuffing for poultry when
cooked with broth and mixed with
your favorite dried fruits.
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