Southerners eat rice in a simple way: steamed rice. Northerners, on the other hand, eat wheat flour in a variety of ways, including noodles, buns , dumplings, and pancakes. So, is rice made from paddy rice or wheat ? Let's take a look.
1. Is rice made from paddy rice or wheat?
Rice is produced from paddy rice, while wheat flour is produced from wheat. Nutritionally, they are of similar quality, but wheat flour has higher levels of dietary fiber, vitamins, protein, and minerals than rice. However, rice has a higher absorption rate than wheat flour, and its protein is of higher quality.
II. How to select high-quality rice?
1. Check the packaging : When buying rice, choose packaged rice produced by reputable manufacturers and pay attention to information such as the shelf life and production date on the packaging.
2. Check the appearance: High-quality rice has a smooth surface, intact grains, and is off-white or pale yellow in color. Inferior rice, on the other hand, has a rough surface, incomplete grains, and may even have mold spots or insect damage.
3. Smell: High-quality rice has a fragrant aroma, while low-quality rice may have a stale or off-putting smell.
4. Touch test: High-quality rice is dry and free of impurities, and has a delicate feel, while low-quality rice feels rough, may be infested with insects, or contains impurities.
III. Types of Rice
1. Indica rice: Rice made from indica non-glutinous rice , also known as "long-grain rice" or "fairy rice". The grains are long or oblong, and after steaming or cooking, they are less sticky and the grains are loose, making them suitable for making fried rice.
2. Japonica rice: Rice made from non-glutinous japonica paddy. The grains are oval or round, semi-transparent, and slightly sticky but still separate after steaming or cooking. Suitable for cooking rice or porridge.
3. Glutinous rice: Rice made from glutinous paddy rice, including two main categories: indica glutinous rice and japonica glutinous rice. Both are milky white and transparent or semi-transparent, with high stickiness. Indica glutinous rice is long oval or slender, while japonica glutinous rice is generally oval. Glutinous rice is often used to make zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), New Year cakes, rice cakes, tangyuan (sweet rice balls), etc.
