Definition of rice
Rice, Oryza sativa plant seed, is a cereal of great consumption around the world, being the staple food of many cultures, especially Asian.
Brown rice covered by a layer of bran is rich in silicon and fiber plant, removing this shell are missing these components becoming easier digestion.
In Asian cultures the rice is prepared cooked steamed with what gets loose beads, also processes to prepare rice noodles popular in Japanese cuisine, as well as the Sake which is a type of wine and rice vinegar.
The Arabs often prepare it with aggregates of meats, especially lamb, dried fruit and spices obtained from Iranian and Moroccan cuisines dishes of great taste.
In Spain the rice is part of various dishes such as paella and delicacies, which fish and shellfish are used in preparation, are also combined with pork sausage elaboration as the sausage.
In America, there are varieties of rice fried with vegetables, chicken, pork and shellfish as part of Chinese fast food.
Version steam or in preparations is also consumed as chicha that consists of a sweet drink made from rice and milk flavoured with cinnamon, in the form of cereal powder for the preparation of food for children and infants, and even desserts like the delicious rice pudding or rice with coconut from Caribbean countries.
A rice-based preparations more employed to combat health disorders is the water of rice, effective to combat disorders such as diarrhea, especially in children. In these cases is recommended to toast the rice in a pot, then add water and let it boil, finally to strain it and cool it until consumption. In the case of young children, you can use this water to prepare the formula or soups for your consumption.
Nutritional composition
Rice is composed mainly of carbohydrates from the type of starch, contributing an average of 130 calories per 100 grams, is a source of nutrients including calcium, magnesium and proteins in small amounts.Brown rice covered by a layer of bran is rich in silicon and fiber plant, removing this shell are missing these components becoming easier digestion.
Rice is a versatile food
Every culture has a particular way of preparing this cereal, which has led to be a basic and everyday food in the diet of the general population.In Asian cultures the rice is prepared cooked steamed with what gets loose beads, also processes to prepare rice noodles popular in Japanese cuisine, as well as the Sake which is a type of wine and rice vinegar.
The Arabs often prepare it with aggregates of meats, especially lamb, dried fruit and spices obtained from Iranian and Moroccan cuisines dishes of great taste.
In Spain the rice is part of various dishes such as paella and delicacies, which fish and shellfish are used in preparation, are also combined with pork sausage elaboration as the sausage.
In America, there are varieties of rice fried with vegetables, chicken, pork and shellfish as part of Chinese fast food.
Version steam or in preparations is also consumed as chicha that consists of a sweet drink made from rice and milk flavoured with cinnamon, in the form of cereal powder for the preparation of food for children and infants, and even desserts like the delicious rice pudding or rice with coconut from Caribbean countries.
Rice has antidiarrheal effect
Brown rice is a good source of fiber which helps combat disorders like constipation while lowering cholesterol levels in blood.A rice-based preparations more employed to combat health disorders is the water of rice, effective to combat disorders such as diarrhea, especially in children. In these cases is recommended to toast the rice in a pot, then add water and let it boil, finally to strain it and cool it until consumption. In the case of young children, you can use this water to prepare the formula or soups for your consumption.