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Classifications of RiceShort-grain Rice Varieties | Medium-grain Rice Varieties | Long-grain Rice Varieties
Some grains, such as rice, are available in many different types and varieties.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from rice. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Preparing Fried Rice with Uncooked Rice | Preparing Fried Rice with Previously Cooked Rice
There are many methods used for preparing fried rice recipes, but two methods that combine the moist heat methods of boiling/absorption/steaming and the dry heat methods of frying/stir-frying are among the most popular.
Steaming Rice with a Bamboo Steamer | Steaming Rice with an Electric Steamer
Steaming is a technique for cooking rice that is very popular in Asian countries. It produces perfectly cooked rice, but the method can be very time consuming.
Cooking Rice with the Absorption Method | Cooking Paella | Cooking Risotto
Cooking Rice with the Absorption Method
Cooking rice with the absorption method is, perhaps, the method that most people are accustomed to when cooking rice, but it is often the most difficult.
Cooking Techniques | Match the Type of Rice with the Proper Cooking Method
Cooking Techniques
The three basic techniques for cooking rice with hot liquid are boiling, absorption, and steaming, which are perhaps the most popular methods for cooking all whole grains.
Boiling is one of the easiest methods for cooking rice. The grain is cooked uncovered in a large quantity of water. The rice and water are then dumped into a colander and drained for several minutes to remove the excess moisture.
Hot Liquid Cooking Techniques for Grain | Cooking Wild Rice
The three basic techniques for cooking wild rice with hot liquid are boiling, absorption, and steaming, which are perhaps the most popular methods for cooking most whole grains.
Use the charts below to help determine how much to buy of the foods listed below when preparing a meal or a recipe for a specific number of people.
Pasta Buying Guide | Rice Buying Guide | Egg Buying Guide | Meat Buying Guides
Pasta Buying Guide
The quantities in the chart below are approximates only.
Asian Noodles
Asian noodles consist of strands that vary in shape, width, and length. Many Asian noodles are very long in length, symbolizing longevity. They can be thin straight sticks, flat strands, round strands, and wavy strands.
Microwaving Oatmeal | Microwaving Rice | Microwaving Rye
One of the most efficient and convenient methods for cooking grains is with the use of a microwave oven. The overall results can be very good if the grain is properly cooked in the microwave.
Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food
Amount
Substitute
Allspice
1 tsp
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
Lefse Equipment | Lefse Recipes | Lefse Storage | Lefse Tips
Lefse is a Scandinavian flatbread made with potatoes. The dough is rolled very thin and then fried on a hot grill.

Type of Flour
Where the Flour can be Purchased
Amaranth Flour
Commonly found in natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Large food stores
Mail order suppliers
Arrowroot Flour
Some large food stores
Specialty shops
Natural and health food stores
Barley Flour
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Large food stores
Buckwheat Flour
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Kosher markets
Kosher sections of large food stores
Mail order suppliers
Corn Flour
Cornmeal, Corn Flour, and Cornstarch:
Most food stores
Hispanic markets
Atole Flour, Blue Cornmeal, Harinilla, and Masa Harina:
Hispanic markets
Specialty shops
Hispanic sections of some large food stores
Mail order suppliers
Farro Flour
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Mail order suppliers
Flax Seed Meal/Flour
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Well-stocked food stores
Garbanzo Bean Flour
Middle Eastern markets
Specialty shops
Natural and health food stores
Job's Tears Flour
Natural and health food stores
Some Asian markets
Mail order suppliers
Kamut® Flour
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Millet Flour
Natural and health food stores
Mail order suppliers
Indian, African, and Korean markets
Some large food stores
Oat Flour
Large food stores
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Quinoa Flour
Natural and health food stores
Some large food stores
Rice Flour
White Rice Flour:
Most large food stores
Natural and health food stores
Brown Rice Flour:
Natural and health food stores
Specialty shops
Sometimes found in large food store
Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Italian, Spanish, Middle Eastern, or any other market specializing in rice varieties native to a particular nation or region.
Suggestions to Alleviate a Sore Mouth or Throat | Suggestions to Alleviate Dry Mouth
A sore or irritated mouth or throat can be the result of a number of causes: Treatments for cancer or other diseases or illnesses, infections, tooth decay or other dental problems, dental work, and side effects from various medications may be among the most common causes for this condition.
Food Related Allergies | Food Related Intolerances | Food Labeling
Food Related Allergies
Allergic reactions in humans are initiated by the immune system through an endless number of stimuli including bee stings, vinyl, metals, dust, cosmetics, medicines, and so on.
How to Make Stuffing
Ingredients | Prepare | Cooking | Other Meats | Safety | Tips
Stuffing is a side dish commonly associated with turkey and Thanksgiving but it can also be enjoyed throughout the year and with many types of meat.
Leavening Agents | Liquids | SaltsFats and Oils | Sweeteners | Other Flavoring Ingredients
Leavening Agents
Leavening agents are the substances that allow bread dough to rise.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from various grains. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Use this alcohol substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you do not want to use alcohol in recipes that call for the use of alcohol.
Alcohol Substitutes for Cooking
Type of Alcohol
Substitute
Amaretto
Almond extract (1/2 teaspoon extract for 2 tablespoons of Amaretto) or Italian soda syrup.