Rice

[CuChulainn]

Is it just me or has rice got a lot more starchy recently ?

I have tried several brands, but no matter how much or little I wash it, it still gets really starchy

And I am not well up on rice, so how long should you cook brown rice for ?

[clayfairy]

i dunno chu..i usually use parboiled or basmati..

my mom talked me into buyin jasmine rice...

an i usually jus test my rice an strain it...i dont put the water an leave it to dry down dunno

[Anna]

Excuse my igonorance, but what is the difference between Jamine and Basmati Rice?

[clayfairy]

anna, i thnk basmati is a longer grain and the fragrances are different as well

[Anna]

hmm... interesting. I have seen both Basmati and Jasmine at the supermarket. I always choose Basmati... I think I will pick up a pack of Jasmine and check it out! lol

[Anna]

I had the Jasmine Rice. I can say it certainly does not make u feel too bloated!

[Babygirl]

Mmm, I love Basmati rice, but I think parboiled rice is supposed to be the healthiest...or brown rice. I just keep adding water to the rice whenever it is drying down. You can look at the rice, check the shape and size and taste a couple to see if it's the texture that you want it to be.