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What is parboiled rice for?
Posted on 4/1/20 at 7:10 am
Posted on 4/1/20 at 7:10 am
it was the only rice left on the shelf at publix.
does it suck?
does it suck?
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Posted on 4/1/20 at 7:23 am to dstone12
Increases the nutrition content of the rice and makes it more resistant to pests during storage. It’s an American invention and probably has saved many, many lives over the years. It’s not trendy among foodies, but population wise it’s a great thing.
I bought 25 pounds at Sams last month. TulaneLSU stocks up at Sams and Walmart
I bought 25 pounds at Sams last month. TulaneLSU stocks up at Sams and Walmart
This post was edited on 4/1/20 at 7:26 am
Posted on 4/1/20 at 7:25 am to TulaneLSU
quote:
Increases the nutrition content of the rice
How?
Posted on 4/1/20 at 7:30 am to dstone12
I use the zatarans parboiled at home regularly. Its harder to screw up as it doesn't turn gummy as easily of normal rice. Does have a different texture though so that can turn some off to it.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:29 am to bayoudude
Parboiled rice has a different texture. That’s why many people don’t like it compared to regular rice. Is it bad? No. It’s just a preference thing. If you don’t like it, you don’t like it and that’s ok. But there’s idiots out there who try to shame you for using it because they like to be the holiest of rice cookers. Personally, I never use it, but could care less if someone else uses it.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:32 am to SixthAndBarone
Cooked some night before last.
Good as any other rice
Good as any other rice
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:39 am to X123F45
quote:It's cooked in the husk, then the husk is removed. While the rice is cooking, some nutrients from the husk leach into the grain.
Increases the nutrition content of the rice
How?
This post was edited on 4/1/20 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:40 am to SixthAndBarone
Is it a no no for Cajun dishes?
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:41 am to dstone12
The irrational (in my mind anyway) hatred of parboiled rice on this board is a little odd.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:42 am to dstone12
Definitely not trying to shame anyone, but I really don't like it. It'll do in a pinch but I definitely prefer regular rice. It's a texture thing for me. Parboiled can never get to that true fluffy rice that I love. But I have family members that use it and I eat it when they cook it.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:43 am to dstone12
The people who don’t use it will say yes. The ones who do, don’t care, lol. On TD, yes, they will tell you it’s a no no for Cajun dishes. In reality, who gives a Frick? Really.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:47 am to SixthAndBarone
Restaurants like to use parboiled because the grains separate and don't stick much. They think it looks better.
Also, if you're holding a dish for a long time under heat, the rice holds up better and doesn't deteriorate as quickly.
Also, if you're holding a dish for a long time under heat, the rice holds up better and doesn't deteriorate as quickly.
This post was edited on 4/1/20 at 8:49 am
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:49 am to SixthAndBarone
quote:
The people who don’t use it will say yes. The ones who do, don’t care, lol. On TD, yes, they will tell you it’s a no no for Cajun dishes. In reality, who gives a Frick? Really.
In mind mind, it's very similar to those claiming that they're able to tell the difference between a $50 wine and a $20 wine, or, able to tell the difference between different vodkas.
In reality, in a blind taste test, I'd bet most rice connoisseurs would not be able to tell the difference more often than not.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 8:53 am to dstone12
It’s for catering companies to make shitty “jambalaya”
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:09 am to Stadium Rat
quote:
Also, if you're holding a dish for a long time under heat, the rice holds up better and doesn't deteriorate as quickly.
This is why I use it. I have both at home and really just depends on what we are cooking.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:13 am to Mo Jeaux
There's absolutely a discernible, texture difference in the rices. I could tell blindfolded. That being said, I'll eat it. But I prefer regular rice.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:25 am to dstone12
quote:
Is it a no no for Cajun dishes?
It wasn't for Paul Prudhomme. He used it in his jambalaya.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:37 am to Stadium Rat
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It's cooked in the husk
Learn something new everyday.
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:37 am to dstone12
Parboiled rice and pasta are for goons that can’t cook a real jambalaya 
Posted on 4/1/20 at 9:38 am to Treacherous Cretin
quote:
It wasn't for Paul Prudhomme. He used it in his jambalaya.
I use it as well for Creole jambalaya.
Never ever would I use it in Cajun jambalaya
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