Got Some New Brown Rice

[Mr_Luke]

I got so I can't stand white rice any more.
I'm trying to get all my nutrients from foods, so brown rice seems like a better idea than white rice.

I stopped by the Indian Market today and got a 5 pound bag of brown Jasmine rice for $7.99.
The last bag of brown Jasmine rice I bought here was $8.99.
Both came from Thailand.

 

[RamFan]

I used to exclusively buy brown rice. Recently dabbled with Basmati and don't think I'll look back. Costco has this brand on sale 10lbs for $10. Great quality and taste.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

I try to avoid rice grown in Texas or Louisiana -> Arsenic

 

[MParr]

I try to avoid rice grown in Texas or Louisiana -> Arsenic

Go have a soil analysis done on some soil in your yard, arsenic will be in there. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element and can be found in soils.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Go have a soil analysis done on some soil in your yard, arsenic will be in there. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element and can be found in soils.

Yes but rice from these two states have higher amounts of inorganic arsenic compared to rice grown elsewhere.

 

[LazyDog]

I have switch to Quinoa instead of rice.

 

[Malo83]

My favorite.

 

[Tom NJ]

Just added a couple of cups of this to my chili rice recipe and then read your post. No idea what I paid (and don't care).

 

[CR94]

Yes but rice from these two states have higher amounts of inorganic arsenic compared to rice grown elsewhere.

Like Arkansas or Thailand?

Dollar Tree still has 2 pounds brown rice for $1.25 ($1 until recent inflation).

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Like Arkansas or Thailand?

Dollar Tree still has 2 pounds brown rice for $1.25 ($1 until recent inflation).

Yes.

 

[Mr_Luke]

Dollar Tree still has 2 pounds brown rice for $1.25 ($1 until recent inflation).

Dollar store rice will have the highest levels of arsenic, in case it matters to any of you.
Most likely grown in the southeast USA.
Thailand or India rice, or Lundberg from California are probably your best bets.

 

[Pablo]

Rinse the rice, soak it, then rinse again.

It will cook better and As will be reduced somewhat

 

[Shel_B]

Rinse the rice, soak it, then rinse again.

It will cook better and As will be reduced somewhat

With certain exceptions, I always rinse or rinse and soak my rice. Carnaroli and Arborio are two strains I don't rinse as I use them for risotto. Generally, I'll rinse and soak brown rice. Depending on the rice and the desired result, brown rice will get as much as a six to twelve-hour soak. 95% of the brown rice that I cook is organic, short or medium-grain, California-grown rice.

My absolute favorite brown rice is from https://massaorganics.com/ ... the HPL of brown rice.

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[Shel_B]

Since Massa is out of stock on brown rice for a while (the new crop is just waiting to be processed and packed), I picked up this short-grain, Japanese-style, California-grown rice a couple of days ago. I'll try it later this week, and try cooking it in the Instant Pot.

 

[Shel_B]

Dinner Tonight
Brown and (cultivated) wild rice pilaf with added pieces of broccoli florets and rubbed/marinated chicken drumsticks.

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[Shel_B]

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[Number_35]

Dinner Tonight
Brown and (cultivated) wild rice pilaf with added pieces of broccoli florets and rubbed/marinated chicken drumsticks.

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I've heard that wild rice is actually a form of barley. True?

 

[Shel_B]

I've heard that wild rice is actually a form of barley. True?

No ...

 

[Number_35]

No ...

You're right - Wiki says it's not true rice, but is related. Closer to rice than any other grain, apparently.

 

[97prizm]

No ...

It's the seed of an aquatic grass