GRAINS

7 Principle grains Wheat, rice, oats , barley, corn, buckwheat and rye. The main uses for grains are cereals, flour and pasta.

Grains and grain products Grains are the seeds of plants in the grass family. Seeds have three basic parts: Bran Endosperm Germ

Nutrients Bran: B Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, Fiber Endosperm: Complex Carbohydrates, Protein Germ: Vitamins B and E, Proteins, Unsaturated Fat, Iron, Zinc

Breads Range from enriched white to whole wheat and mixed whole grains. Available in assorted flavors, shapes, and sizes Leavened breads are made with ingredients such as yeast or baking powder that cause them to rise. Unleavened or flat breads such as tortillas are made without leavening agents.

Pasta Is an Italian word that means “paste”. To make pasta, dough made from flour and water is rolled thin, then formed into hundreds of different shapes. Both enriched and whole wheat pasta is available. Some pasta is flavored and colored with other foods, such as spinach. Noodles are pasta made with eggs.

RICE

Types of Rice White Rice Brown Rice Instant Rice Converted Rice Specialty Rice: Arborio Basmati Jasmine

White rice This type of rice has been milled to remove the outer bran coating.

White rice Short-grain: have small, round kernels that become sticky when cooked. Used in puddings and sushi. Long-grain: most popular, grains stay separate and fluffy. Used for side dishes, entrees and casseroles.

Brown rice This type of rice has the bran layer left on

Brown rice Brown rice has the outer bran left on resulting in a light brown color, slightly coarse texture and nutty flavor It is available as short, medium and long-grain Takes twice as long to cook as white rice

Instant rice This product has been precooked and dried in order to be prepared quickly.

Converted rice Long-grain rice that has been partially cooked under steam pressure, re-dried, and then milled and processed.

Arborio Rice Is a short-grain Italian rice used to make specialty dishes such as risotto.

Basmati This extra-long-grain rice is widely used in India and surrounding countries. It has a unique nutty flavor.

Jasmine Rice This long-grain rice is mainly from Thailand. It is very fragrant, a little like basmati but more delicate and floral.

Additional grains Some grains that like rice can be prepared and eaten as side dishes include; Couscous Quinoa bulgur

couscous A type of North African semolina made from crushed durum wheat.

Quinoa This Ancient grain from Central America is one of the best sources of grain protein.

bulgur A type of cracked wheat that has been partially cooked or parched.

Cooking rice There are three main methods of cooking rice Boiling and Steaming Risotto Pilaf

Boiling and steaming To 1 cup of rice add 2 cups water In a saucepan with a tight fitting lid bring rice and water to a boil Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes

Risotto Sauté rice and onions in butter Add stock gradually, stir frequently When rice softens add butter and cheese

pilaf Rice is first sautéed in fat then cooked in liquid Additions can be made to pilaf such as: Carrots Celery Mushrooms Nuts bacon

Mise en place Pronounced [MEEZ ahn plahs] French term, which literally means “Everything in its place.” Organize and plan your work. Measure and prepare your ingredients before you begin cooking

Stir fry

Mise en place Read recipe thoroughly to be sure you have ingredients and equipment required Mince, chop, slice or otherwise prepare your meat and vegetables Mix ingredients for sauce Boil and steam your rice Stir-fry ingredients according to recipe

The end FACTS SAKI is beer made from rice. RICE PAPER is not actually made from rice at all. It evolves from the pith of the rice paper tree grown in Asia. RICE GLUE is still made in many countries by boiling ground rice. CLOTHING, including shoes and hats, are made from rice straw in many rice-producing areas of the world. WHITE rice can be kept indefinitely in a cool, dry area.