"With rice, there's never "nothing to eat." Twenty percent of the earth's calories are eaten in rice. Chances are, there is rice in the cupboard. Oftentimes more than one variety. Rice is easy to make a meal of: It's economical, easy to prepare, and it offers endless possibilities: and ; grain bowls and ; and ; and ."
"I grew up in a rice-free household. My mom prepared the occasional box of Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice. But plain white rice? As forbidden as Twinkies and for the same reason: Their color didn't give any hint of any connection to nature. When we went out for Chinese food, my mom sent away the waiters carrying steamed rice buckets to the table: "We don't need any rice, thank you." They looked perplexed."
"Maybe because it's light and clean, rice seems especially appealing in spring. Laced with delicacies of the season including"
Rice is a widely available staple that makes it easy to turn a cupboard ingredient into a complete meal. It is economical and simple to prepare, and it supports many styles of cooking, including grain bowls. Rice is also associated with comfort and lightness, making it feel especially fitting for spring. The piece contrasts a rice-free upbringing with later enjoyment of multiple rice types, including brown, black, red, short-grain, and white rice. White rice is described as particularly versatile and comforting, while rice is framed as never leaving anyone without something to eat, given its global importance as a major source of calories.
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