SEC-S20W4 | 2nd Time: Rice

Hi Wonderful Chefs!

It's a pleasure to join this week's course, I couldn't resist because rice is a beloved staple food in my culture. I eat rice almost every day, and we love it because of its versatility; we have countless ways of preparing rice, be it fried rice, jellof, rice & stew, pepper soup rice, or rice with sauce, etc. Rice is an essential source of energy because it is rich in carbohydrates, thus making it a vital part of countless diets. Rice can be paired harmoniously with a variety of ingredients, such as vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, bell pepper, cabbage, tomatoes, etc), meats (chicken, beef, pork, etc), and spices (cloves, ginger, garlic, turmeric curry, cumin, etc), enhancing its flavor and nutritional value.

^{party fried rice}

Whether it is served as the main dish or a side dish, Rice brings people together at the table; what do I mean? It is the main food we normally serve at any gathering or party, be it weddings, anniversaries, or any other occasion. People will be sitting together around the table and enjoying their rice. Rice is the embodiment of culinary traditions and heritage globally.

In this article, I will write about some of the rice I know, as mentioned in class, and I will also show you how I prepared my delicious 😋 coconut rice! So stay connected.

Did You Know The Types Of Rice We Mentioned in class? tell us.

Yes, I know some of these rice, like the Jasmine rice, are known for their fragrance and aroma. It's a long grain and is popular for its sticky texture. I know Basmati rice too. This one is aromatic and it has fluffy qualities, and we often use it in traditional dishes. Brown rice, I used to see this rice in our local market, but I've not eaten it before; this rice is known for its health benefits and nutty flavor; well, I hope to have a taste of it any of these days. Our local long-grain rice is grown here in Nigeria, and it's my favorite; I love its taste, digestibility, and versatility; you can use it for jellof rice and other stews. We have short grain rice too, and it is called "Abakiliki" or sand rice; you need to select the sand before cooking it.*

We Would Like You To Prepare A Main Dish Based On Rice Or With Rice As A Side Dish (Quantity For 1 Person). It Is Important To Explain The Preparation Process And The Result..

^{My coconut rice}

For this course, I prepared a delicious main dish based on Rice: Coconut rice. Below are the steps and ingredients I've used to prepare it:

Ingredients:

• Rice, Coconut 🥥, Crayfish, Bonga fish and Goat meat.
• Onions, Scented Pepper, Salt, and Seasoning cubes.

Preparation Steps:

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Which Starter And Which Dessert Would Go With The Main Dish You Just Prepared? Imagine A 3-course Menu That Goes With Your Main Dish..

I would love Egg sauce with ripe plantain for a starter, and mixed fruits of watermelon 🍉 and cucumber will Go well for dessert!

Starter	Main Course	Dessert

How Has Your Experience Been Learning About Pasta And Rice? Tell Us.

I must say last week's class about Pasta was great because students were taught how to make pasta themselves, though I couldn't join, I read the topic and have a clue about how to make pasta, and I also read other students' work, but I feel that we lost something here, I mean what I saw was nothing close to the usual Pasta, I know there are certain ingredients that we might have missed, coupled with certain machines 😂 sincerely, I believe that most students here couldn't eat what they made.

As for this week's course, I really enjoyed it, it's been fascinating to learn about rice and its versatility. I've learned about many other types of rice and their uses, nutritional benefits, textures, and pairing possibilities thus expanding my culinary knowledge. I've come to know the origin of rice, which shows its importance in global food traditions; I'll try to read as many entries as I can to gain a deeper appreciation for rice's diversity and simplicity!

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