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Why we love haiga rice

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Haiga rice is the equivalent of high-extraction wheat flour: it has the husk (bran) removed while retaining the germ. As a result, it is more nutritious and also (in our opinion) tastier. We’ve started using it as our go-to when … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Greek Fried Rice

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Like Chinese fried rice, except it’s Greek! Needed a quick carbohydrate to go with squid on the grill, and found a container of leftover takeout and turned it into Greek fried rice. The net effect is close to the pilaf … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sushi Rice

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

The instructions on the sides of the Nishiki rice and Mizkan rice vinegar containers are pretty good. I’m just tweaking and combining for those who are working with bulk bin products that don’t have the packaging. Makes around 4 c … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Dr. Pepper Rice

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Not that you would, but you could. Dr. Pepper Rice is from Gerald Ramsey’s “Morning, Noon and Night Cookbook” (1963) and it is reminiscent of wild rice. 8 servings. Ingredients: 2 c long grain white rice 3 c Dr. Pepper, … Continue reading →

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