6/01/2007
Pudding recipes
The rice terminology from James McNair's "Rice" Cookbook
THE SHAPES OF RICE:
{Long Grain}
Kernels average about 7 millimeters in length and are about five times as long as they are wide; sold brown or white under American labels that include Carolina, Hinode,and Patna. Also look for flavorful basmati variety from India, jasmine-scented type from Thailand, and wild pecan from Louisiana. Cooked grains are fluffy and remain separate.
{Medium Grain}
Kernels are about 6 millimeters long and somewhat wider than long grain varieties; sold brown or white under names such as Calrose. Cooks up soft.
{Short Grain}
Kernels average about 5 millimeters in length and are much thicker than long-grain varieties; sold brown or white under such labels as Calusa. Grains are soft and ten to stick together when cooked. Pearl is a California-grown variety with qualities similar to those of arborio.
THE KINDS OF RICE:
{Arborio}
This short-grain white rice from the Po River valley of northern Italy is used in risotto, where it cooks up creamy yet firm to the bite; similar to the California-grown short-grain variety called pearl.
{Basmati}
A very slender, long-grain, highly aromatic rice grown in India, Pakistan, and Iran that is aged for a year after harvesting to develop full flavor. Available brown or white; prized by chefs for its nutty aroma and taste. Texmati is a Texas-grown variety with similar character.
{Black and Red}
Rare Asian grains with black or red husk and bran coverings; although now cultivated in California, they remain in short supply. These exotic grains are presently added to commercial blends along with other brown rice.
{Wild}
When is a rice not a rice? When it's what we call "wild rice," actually the seed of a plume-topped wild aquatic grass found mainly in the north-central U.S. and in Canada. Expensive due to short supply and hand gathering and thrashing; extend value by mixing with other rice after cooking.
Molded Rice Pudding with Raspberries
Raspbery and White Chocolage bread Pudding
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Lemon Posset with Berries
Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding
Caramelized Banana Pudding
THE SHAPES OF RICE:
{Long Grain}
Kernels average about 7 millimeters in length and are about five times as long as they are wide; sold brown or white under American labels that include Carolina, Hinode,and Patna. Also look for flavorful basmati variety from India, jasmine-scented type from Thailand, and wild pecan from Louisiana. Cooked grains are fluffy and remain separate.
{Medium Grain}
Kernels are about 6 millimeters long and somewhat wider than long grain varieties; sold brown or white under names such as Calrose. Cooks up soft.
{Short Grain}
Kernels average about 5 millimeters in length and are much thicker than long-grain varieties; sold brown or white under such labels as Calusa. Grains are soft and ten to stick together when cooked. Pearl is a California-grown variety with qualities similar to those of arborio.
THE KINDS OF RICE:
{Arborio}
This short-grain white rice from the Po River valley of northern Italy is used in risotto, where it cooks up creamy yet firm to the bite; similar to the California-grown short-grain variety called pearl.
{Basmati}
A very slender, long-grain, highly aromatic rice grown in India, Pakistan, and Iran that is aged for a year after harvesting to develop full flavor. Available brown or white; prized by chefs for its nutty aroma and taste. Texmati is a Texas-grown variety with similar character.
{Black and Red}
Rare Asian grains with black or red husk and bran coverings; although now cultivated in California, they remain in short supply. These exotic grains are presently added to commercial blends along with other brown rice.
{Wild}
When is a rice not a rice? When it's what we call "wild rice," actually the seed of a plume-topped wild aquatic grass found mainly in the north-central U.S. and in Canada. Expensive due to short supply and hand gathering and thrashing; extend value by mixing with other rice after cooking.
Molded Rice Pudding with Raspberries
Raspbery and White Chocolage bread Pudding
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Lemon Posset with Berries
Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding
Caramelized Banana Pudding
