White Rice vs Brown Rice
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White rice because brown rice tastes like dirt.Jimmyftw94 wrote: »
Same reasoning for me, though brown rice is crunchier rather than tastes like dirt. When I want crunchy rice, I just eat it dry out of the bag. Afaik from label reading, brown rice has more fibre than white. Eat what you like.
You're not using enough liquid...cooked properly, brown rice isn't crunchy at all.0 -
Yeah, brown rice takes about twice as much water and twice as much time as white rice. Another reason I don't really eat it.0
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I favor brown rice. However, my brother and his family prefer white rice. As others have mentioned-the decision is up to you and your taste preference. Change it up, you don't have to commit to one or the other forever.
I really like brown rice for the stir fries that I make. I also don't mind the sticky white rice they use at my fave sushi restaurant.0 -
White rice 10 times out of 10 - brown rice is not nice (personal preference).0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »
White rice because brown rice tastes like dirt.Jimmyftw94 wrote: »
Same reasoning for me, though brown rice is crunchier rather than tastes like dirt. When I want crunchy rice, I just eat it dry out of the bag. Afaik from label reading, brown rice has more fibre than white. Eat what you like.
You're not using enough liquid...cooked properly, brown rice isn't crunchy at all.
So what is the water:rice ratio for brown? It certainly isn't what works for white (2:1). I've even gone 3:1 and 4:1 and the brown rice was still crunchy.
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I never eat white rice (except for the occasional situations when it's served at a function or friend's house). I prefer the taste of brown rice much more than white.0
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Ginger -v- MaryAnn
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I like brown over white. I don't really know why I just do. It seems less starchy/sticky to me.0
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When you say, "brown" are you talking just color, wheat or the whole grain deal?
I have yet to find whole grain rice that I will eat. I just don't like it - not the texture or flavor...but I could get over the texture if I liked it. Even if I'm hungry, I'll take a couple bites and stop. I think people call it "wild" rice. The taste is certainly wild, IMO.
Brown tastes about the same and is more nutritious than white, so I get that, but I don't kid myself into thinking its a whole lot better.
I wish I could swallow the stuff with most nutrients and fiber, but I haven't found one I like. Not yet, anyway.0 -
Only just cooked with brown rice the other night and I can't believe some people called it bland!! I thought it was delicious.
Only problem was- it wasn't as soft as I'd have liked!
Question: If I'm making up brown rice with 100g in its raw state- how much water do I need and for how long??
The rule of thumb is double the water to the rice. When cooking brown rice give it a good rinsing before hand. Brown rice has all the nutrients that white rice is stripped of. When you rinse it first you rinse away the loose chafe. It cooks up better. Also brown rice takes a little longer and may require a tad bit more water.0 -
Brown rice and wild rice are actually completely different.
Wild rice (or at least what is properly termed wild rice) isn't rice at all, but a grass native to North America. I like it a lot (much more than rice, which I can take or leave), although I don't actually eat it that often.
I like brown rice made at home marginally more than the white rice I make at home (I like rice in an Indian restaurant better, but usually eat little of it since I like other things even more), but it does take longer. The nutrients aren't that different, really.0 -
Cook over low heat about 30 minutes until all water is absorbed. Keep a lid on the pot and never stir it until the cooking process is complete.0
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GingerbreadCandy wrote: »I love black venere rice.
It smells like popcorn when you cook it.
wow that sounds great. i might have to try this one.
i prefer white if i'm cooking it myself, but at chipotle, i say BOTH PLEASE! (along with both beans, too!)
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lemurcat12 wrote: »Brown rice and wild rice are actually completely different.
Wild rice (or at least what is properly termed wild rice) isn't rice at all, but a grass native to North America. I like it a lot (much more than rice, which I can take or leave), although I don't actually eat it that often.
Yes, wild rice is completely different. It has to be harvested by hand, so it's expensive. It has a rich, nutty flavor. It doesn't absorb nearly as much water as true rice, so it's best cooked by simmering in plenty of water to cover, then draining. It takes an hour or more to cook, so between the price and the need to plan ahead, I don't eat it as often as I might otherwise.0 -
We tend to go for wholegrain rice all the time now, but I do still love basmati with curries.0
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Brown rice, quinoa, basmati rice, etc. Good luck!0
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Samesies.tennisdude2004 wrote: »White rice 10 times out of 10 - brown rice is not nice (personal preference).
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Brown rice is a touch healthier than white rice. It has fewer carbs & calories, more fibre, more potassium and magnesium in comparison white rice. It's not by that much, so it's probably not worth worrying about if you're not into brown rice... but I wouldn't listen to people who say there's no difference because there is.-1
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Brown rice has 4x the fiber, 3x the magnesium, and 20% less carbs-1
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