Rice is the Best Food Ever; My Homage to the Rice Gods

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Xerxes, Dec 16, 2004.

  1. Xerxes asdfghjkl Valued Senior Member

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    Rice is the best food ever. Its delicious in any food, rich in nutrients, cheap, and can be grown and cultivated by a 6 year old.

    There are many different kinds of rice, including bastard immitation species and genetically spliced super-rice.

    We owe part of the worlds history to rice. Its a staple in Asia, and growing in popularity elsewhere.

    Rice feeds millions of people each day who can't afford anything better. Without it, they would die.

    Rice is the manna of our generation.

    Here are some random links on rice:
    http://sidedish.allrecipes.com/az/BstSpnishRic.asp
    http://www.webhealthcentre.com/expertspeak/Riceandhealth.asp
    http://www.webhealthcentre.com/expertspeak/Riceandhealth.asp

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  3. vslayer Registered Senior Member

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    whatever floats oyur boat, i find it incredibly bland
     
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  5. curioucity Unbelievable and odd Registered Senior Member

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    Plain white rice is indeed bland-tasted (I'm in Asia, and you know Asians eat rice as regular meal), but once served after being cooked in a variety of ways, it can be delicious, trust me ^_^ My favourite among those is the so-called fried rice, and even that one name can mean a LOT of kinds of meals.
     
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  7. NooFas Registered Member

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    so true... rice rocks my face off.
     
  8. Dreamwalker Whatever Valued Senior Member

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    Don't really like rice, and I get a headache every time I have to smell it.
     
  9. marv Just a dumb hillbilly... Registered Senior Member

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    Let's see now, one cup of rice contains:
    • 150 calories,
    • 1g fat,
    • 5mg sodium,
    • 33g carbohydrate,
    • 2g dietary fibre,
    • 4g protein,
    • 0 vitamin A,
    • 0 vitamin C,
    • 2%daily requirement calcium,
    • 4%daily requirement iron.
    At that rate, I'd have to down 50 cups of rice a day just to grow fingernails. I'd throw up first!

    No thanks. I'll have the prime rib - rare - baked potato, green beans, Chef's Salad with Thousand Island dressing, and a vodka tonic with a twist of lime while I wait.
     
  10. Xerxes asdfghjkl Valued Senior Member

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    you don't eat 1 cup of white rice plain completely plain...
     
  11. guthrie paradox generator Registered Senior Member

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    Potatoes are really good. They have almost everything you need to survive, thats why it became such a staple crop for the poor. (Who were then caught out by the blight.)
     
  12. Spyke Registered Senior Member

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    Add a pinch of saffron to rice, and voila, it ain't 'plain' no more.
     
  13. marv Just a dumb hillbilly... Registered Senior Member

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    Potatoes are best eaten uncooked. Try'em, just like an apple or pear.
     
  14. geodesic "The truth shall make ye fret" Registered Senior Member

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    Potatoes are best eaten mashed with Worcestershire Sauce.
    Rice is best with anything spicy.
    However, I'm going to suggest another good staple - polenta. It goes well with just about anything.
     
  15. vslayer Registered Senior Member

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    rice is not supposed to be an all round food, it is generally accompanied by tofu, which i find much tastier, and more nutritious
     
  16. Nuttyfish Guest

    I'll drink to that!!
     
  17. kazakhan Registered Abuser Registered Senior Member

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    Quick & Easy Creamed Rice
    Boil 2 cups of water, add 1 cup of rice, cook for 10 minutes then strain the rice. Add 1 can of "evaporated milk" and sugar to taste if it's not sweet enough. IMHO this is better than the canned stuff

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  18. vslayer Registered Senior Member

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    the canned stuff kicks ass, besides, condensed milk gives me a headache
     
  19. kazakhan Registered Abuser Registered Senior Member

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    Not condensed milk, "evaporated" milk, not as sweet or thick.
     
  20. vslayer Registered Senior Member

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    condensed milk makes me get a headache
    evapourated milk makes me get sick

    theyre both bad
     
  21. kazakhan Registered Abuser Registered Senior Member

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    Well too bad for you

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  22. vslayer Registered Senior Member

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    hey, i like the canned stuff

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  23. Shakespeare Registered Member

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    I agree, rice is good! But it costs alot of water to produce.
     

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