polished rice
Dehulled white grain
Polished rice is white rice that has had its outer bran layer and germ removed through milling, leaving only the starchy endosperm.
This processing gives the grains their characteristic pearly white appearance and extends shelf life, but strips away much of the fiber, vitamins, and minerals found in brown rice.
Polished rice cooks faster and has a milder flavor than its unpolished counterpart, making it the preferred form in most cuisines worldwide.
Processed by grinding
- huskedStripped of outer layer
- dehulledHusk stripped away
- pearledDecorated with lustrous spheres
- bleachedHad color removed
whitened · refined · stripped · cleaned · sifted · processed · parboiled · enriched
Absence of pigment
- glossySmooth and shiny
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- pearlyResembling mother-of-shell
translucent · gleaming · sleek · smooth · silky · bright · uniform · clean
Flooded rice-growing field
- harvestGathering mature crops
- millingProcessing grain mechanically
- thresherGrain-stalk separation device
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
field · irrigation · cultivation · yield · monsoon · terraces · granary · storage
Heated by vapor
- boiledHeated until bubbling
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- stickyApt to adhere
- pilafSeasoned broth-cooked grain
risotto · paella · congee · bibimbap · onigiri · side-dish · porridge · kheer
Aromatic long-grain variety
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- arborioStarchy Italian rice
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
- bombaIsland folk percussion genre
milled
Processed by grinding
bleached · whitened · refined · stripped · cleaned · sifted · processed · parboiled · enriched · fortified
white
Absence of pigment
pearly · translucent · gleaming · sleek · smooth · silky · bright · uniform · clean · pristine
paddy
Flooded rice-growing field
- harvestGathering mature crops
- millingProcessing grain mechanically
- thresherGrain-stalk separation device
combine · field · irrigation · cultivation · yield · monsoon · terraces · granary · storage · export
steamed
Heated by vapor
pilaf · risotto · paella · congee · bibimbap · onigiri · side-dish · porridge · kheer · jollof
basmati
Aromatic long-grain variety
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- arborioStarchy Italian rice
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
vinegared
Treated with sour liquid
temaki · chirashi · onigiri · sticky · nori · molded · pressed · cooled
polished ricebrown rice
Unmilled paddy product
whole grains · red rice · black rice · wild rice · whole wheat
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