What does it mean when a recipe calls for converted rice?

parboiled rice
Also known as parboiled rice, converted rice is made through the process of parboiling, or blanching, whereby food is cooked in boiling water and then immediately dunked in cold water to stop the cooking process. The parboiled rice is then dried and milled, meaning the outer husk and bran layers are removed.

What is the difference between rice and converted rice?

Converted rice is made in a slightly different way. The result is a slightly darker grain of rice, with more nutrients than normal white rice but fewer than brown rice. It also has significantly less fiber than brown rice, since the fiber is derived mostly from the bran.

Do you need to rinse converted rice?

The chief reason to rinse is to remove surface starch from rice grains, which can make them gummy as they cook. Soaking allows rice to absorb water, giving it a leg up on cooking. This helps it to have a better, more even texture, instead of drying out while the inside is not evenly steamed and fluffed.

Is converted rice the same as parboiled rice?

Parboiled rice, also known as converted rice, is a partially precooked rice that has been common is Asian and African countries for a number of years. The process also improves the texture of the rice, making it fluffier and less sticky when you cook it than regular white rice.

Can you use converted rice in a recipe?

In recipes that call for converted rice, regular rice can be used, but a person needs to know that it will probably take the rice a little longer to cook and it is likely that a little more fluids might be necessary to add to the recipe. Thanks for the A2A! I never noticed about converted rice until you asked me!

How long do you cook unsoaked rice in a pot?

Give the rice a stir, reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover the pot. If you have unsoaked converted rice, it’ll only need to cook for 20 to 25 minutes. If you soaked the rice, cook it for 15 to 20 minutes. American-style converted rice is precooked, so its cooking time is shorter.

What’s the difference between instant rice and converted rice?

Use converted rice in recipes that call for long grain white rice. It is favored by many people and even chefs because when cooked, the rice is extra fluffy and the grains are more separate. Instant rice, as the term implies, is ready in just minutes because it has been pre-cooked and dehydrated.

Which is better for you brown rice or converted rice?

Converted rice is actually more nutritious than regular white rice and provides a firmer, less sticky rice when cooked. Converted rice cooks in about 20 minutes. You can get converted (instant rice) in most any variety including white, brown and even Basmati.