Brown Rice or Basmati?

[Manda1]

I'm hooked on cauli rice now. I cheat & buy it from Aldi at 89p a pot.

So you can buy it already prepared x I think I will give this a try x thank you

 

[Mark Parrott]

So you can buy it already prepared x I think I will give this a try x thank you

It's also available from some supermarkets in a pilau version, which is very nice but a lot dearer at £1,99 a packet (serves 2).

 

[ianbilly]

It's also available from some supermarkets in a pilau version, which is very nice but a lot dearer at £1,99 a packet (serves 2).

There is also a 'Mediterranean " version that is tasty also

 

[Anthaas]

I am probably one of the few who thinks that if I never have to go near Cauliflower Rice again it'll be too soon! I'm going to have to get the courage to try basmati rice (which I LOVE) at some point though - so many dishes will be awkward without rice!

 

[ianbilly]

I am probably one of the few who thinks that if I never have to go near Cauliflower Rice again it'll be too soon! I'm going to have to get the courage to try basmati rice (which I LOVE) at some point though - so many dishes will be awkward without rice!

The thought of it depressed me but honestly, its not to bad and it seems to take on the flavouring of the seasoning etc.

 

[Anthaas]

The thought of it depressed me but honestly, its not to bad and it seems to take on the flavouring of the seasoning etc.

I was more than willing to give it a try, but the texture and taste are both not to my liking. Had it with quite a nice curry too!

 

[loader]

but the texture and taste are both not to my liking

To get anything like a rice texture, you need to dry fry the cauli for a long time (until the steam coming off reduces hugely). Then, and only then, does it adopt the firmer texture we expect from rice. Obviously, drving most of the water out of it reduces its volume hugely.

pilau version

Hi Mark - where did you buy yours from? True, its expensive but I'd be happy to try it.

I've got some brocolli rice (ASDA) to try tonight - here's hoping for a pleasent experiance!

 

[Mark Parrott]

To get anything like a rice texture, you need to dry fry the cauli for a long time (until the steam coming off reduces hugely). Then, and only then, does it adopt the firmer texture we expect from rice. Obviously, drving most of the water out of it reduces its volume hugely.



Hi Mark - where did you buy yours from? True, its expensive but I'd be happy to try it.

I've got some brocolli rice (ASDA) to try tonight - here's hoping for a pleasent experiance!

Seen it in Morrison's. Our Tesco only sells the regular version. Haven't looked in the other supermarkets.