2006-08-02 03:45:39 · 7 answers · asked by Alice 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Brown rice is best.
2006-08-02 03:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basmati rice Pronunciation: bahs-MAH-tee Notes: This aromatic, long-grain rice is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas and is especially popular in India. The cooked grains are dry and fluffy, so they make a nice bed for curries and sauces. Basmati is available as either white or brown rice. Brown basmati has more fiber and a stronger flavor, but it takes twice as long to cook. Aged basmati rice is better, but more expensive. Equivalents: One cup dried rice yields three cups cooked rice. Substitutes: popcorn rice (slightly milder than basmati) OR jasmine rice ( has shorter grain than basmati, somewhat stickier; cooks slightly faster) OR long-grain rice (less expensive) OR wild pecan rice
2006-08-02 03:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by miso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basmathi rice - comes in 2 versions - brown and white. Most brown rice - basmati or otherwise - are better nutritional choices than white rice because of their increased fiber content. Brown basmati rice contains about 20% more fiber compared to other types of brown rice.
2006-08-02 03:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there, well, basmati rice is just another variety of a rice crop. it has much longer grains than other and has a very nice aroma. and also tastes different and better in many of rice preperations.
abt nutritious value, it somewht same as all other varieties. though brown basmati has more fibre contents than white rice.
other than some studies who too much eating of it is not good, while other condradict it saying its actually good but nothing is yet confirmed
2006-08-02 04:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by mack_is_brocklesnar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a different type of grain like aborio, long grain, jasmine, calrose, etc.
I don't know about it being healthier, but it does taste really good, it's very aromatic, and cooks perfect everytime either stovetop or rice cooker. I prefer basmati and thai rices for rice dishes.
2006-08-02 05:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basmati is a variety of long grain rice, famous for its fragrance and delicate flavour. Its name means "Queen of Fragrance" in Hindi.
Not recommended for daily use. Best for Pilafs, Biryanis, risottos
2006-08-02 04:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by Eco-Savvy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basmati Rice Pronunciation
2017-02-28 19:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by ravenscroft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋