Sunday, April 30, 2023

Four AMAZING rice bowls: the no-brainer lazy dinner | Marion's Kitchen


What’s the one thing I ALWAYS have in my pantry? Rice. Of course. So when I need a lazy, easy dinner, then I always go for a rice bowl. Simple. Delicious. Not too much thinking. Here are my four picks for easy and tasty rice bowl ideas. That fluffy rice topped with sticky chicken or pork, and that sauce that soaks in... YUM.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Rice : Animal Pests, Insects

Major rice insect pests include: the brown planthopper (BPH), several species of stemborers—including those in the genera Scirpophaga and Chilo, the rice gall midge, several species of rice bugs, notably in the genus Leptocorisa, defoliators such as the rice: leafroller, hispa and grasshoppers. The fall army worm, a species of Lepidoptera, also targets and causes damage to rice crops. Rice weevils attack stored produce.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Rice : Pests and Diseases

Rice pests are any organisms or microbes with the potential to reduce the yield or value of the rice crop (or of rice seeds). Rice pests include weeds, pathogens, insects, nematode, rodents, and birds. A variety of factors can contribute to pest outbreaks, including climatic factors, improper irrigation, the overuse of insecticides and high rates of nitrogen fertilizer application. Weather conditions also contribute to pest outbreaks. For example, rice gall midge and army worm outbreaks tend to follow periods of high rainfall early in the wet season, while thrips outbreaks are associated with drought.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

This Method Has Changed the Way I Make Rice


LEBANESE RICE
2-3 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup Long-Grain Rice, Rinsed Thoroughly (I prefer Basmati)
1/4 Cup Cut Vermicelli, Angel Hair, or Spaghetti Pasta
1 1/2 Cup Water or Chicken Stock
1 Pinch of Cinnamon, optional
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, for finishing (optional)
1-2 Tbsp Toasted Nuts, for finishing (optional)

INDIAN RICE
2 Tbsp Ghee or Butter
1 Whole Cinnamon Stick, (or about 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon)
2 Whole Cardamom pods, ground (about 1/4 tsp)
2 Whole Cloves, ground (about 1/8 tsp)
1/2 tsp Cumin Seed, ground
1 Cup Long-Grain Rice, Rinsed Thoroughly (I prefer Basmati)
1 1/4 Cup Water or Chicken Stock
Salt, to taste
1 Tbsp Ghee or Butter, for finishing (optional)
1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro, for finishing (optional)

MEXICAN RICE
2 Tbsp Neutral Oil (I use Vegetable Oil)
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 tsp Chili Powder, optional
1 Cup Long-Grain Rice, Rinsed Thoroughly (I prefer Basmati)
4oz Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Water or Chicken Stock
Salt, to taste
1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro, for finishing (optional)
1 Tbsp Lime Juice, for finishing (optional)

HALAL YELLOW RICE
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Medium Onion, Diced
1 tsp Cumin Seeds, Ground
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Bay Leaf
1 Cup Long-Grain Rice, Rinsed Thoroughly (I prefer Basmati)
1 1/4 Cup Water or Chicken Stock
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp Butter, for finishing (optional)

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Environmental Impacts of Rice : Water Usage

Rice requires slightly more water to produce than other grains. Rice production uses almost a third of Earth's fresh water. Water outflows from rice fields through transpiration, evaporation, seepage, and percolation. It is estimated that it takes about 2,500 litres (660 US gal) of water need to be supplied to account for all of these outflows and produce 1 kilogram (2 lb 3 oz) of rice.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Environmental Impacts of Rice : Climate Change

The worldwide production of rice accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in total than that of any other plant food. It was estimated in 2021 to be responsible for 30% of agricultural methane emissions and 11% of agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. Methane release is caused by long-term flooding of rice fields, inhibiting the soil from absorbing atmospheric oxygen, a process causing anaerobic fermentation of organic matter in the soil. A 2021 study estimated that rice contributed 2 billion tonnes of anthropogenic greenhouse gases in 2010, of the 47 billion total. The study added up GHG emissions from the entire lifecycle, including production, transportation, and consumption, and compared the global totals of different foods. The total for rice was half the total for beef.

A 2010 study found that, as a result of rising temperatures and decreasing solar radiation during the later years of the 20th century, the rice yield growth rate has decreased in many parts of Asia, compared to what would have been observed had the temperature and solar radiation trends not occurred. The yield growth rate had fallen 10–20% at some locations. The study was based on records from 227 farms in Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The mechanism of this falling yield was not clear, but might involve increased respiration during warm nights, which expends energy without being able to photosynthesize. More detailed analysis of rice yields by the International Rice Research Institute forecast 20% reduction in yields in Asia per degree Celsius of temperature rise. Rice becomes sterile if exposed to temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F) for more than one hour during flowering and consequently produces no grain.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The Red Lentil Curry Recipe I've been making EVERY WEEK!


LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN EASY VEGETARIAN / VEGAN RED LENTIL CURRY RECIPE TODAY!

LAY HO MA!  You're in for a real treat today with this flavor packed and hearty dish.  Join me in this episode and learn how to make a tasty red lentil curry recipe right in the comfort of your home!  Let's begin

Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1+1 cups water 
1 onion
2 long green chili peppers
2 pieces garlic
2 tomatoes
1 cup red lentils
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
4 cardamom pods
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
1/2 salt
1 tsp sweet paprika
400ml coconut milk
few sprigs cilantro

Directions:
1. Rinse and drain the basmati rice 2-3 times.  Then, add to a small saucepan along with 1 cup of water.  Heat up on medium high until the water begins to bubble.  Then, give it a good stir and turn the heat to medium low.  Cover and cook for 15min 
2. Finely chop the onion, long green chili peppers, and garlic.  Dice the tomatoes 
3. Rinse and drain the red lentils and set aside 
4. Heat up a sauté pan to medium heat.  Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and cardamom pods for about 3min.  Then, coarsely crush using a pestle and mortar 
5. Heat the sauté pan back to medium heat.  Add the olive oil followed by the onions.  Sauté for 2-3min.  Add the garlic and chili peppers.  Sauté for 2min 
6. Add the toasted spices, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and sweet paprika.  Sauté for about 1min.  Add the tomatoes and sauté for 3-4min 
7. Add the red lentils, coconut milk, and 1 cup of water.  Give the pan a good stir and bring to a boil.  When it comes to a boil, turn the heat to medium and stir.  Cover and cook for about 8-10min (check on the curry once in a while and give it a stir)
8. Turn the heat off on the rice and let it steam further for another 10min 
9. Plate the rice and curry.  Garnish with some freshly chopped cilantro and serve!

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