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Add lemon zest and juice, beating until combined, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.

Beyond simple drying, there are a number of processing methods that alter the shape and texture of rice.If you've ever eaten a Rice Krispies treat, you've had puffed rice, which is popped in a manner similar to popcorn.

In Bangladesh and India, it's called., and is tossed with mustard oil, chopped vegetables, and spices to make irresistible snacks called jhal muri or bhel puri.Also popular in South Asia is.

, which is rice that has been steamed, smashed down to become as flat as a bookmark, dried again, and sometimes toasted.This dried format may form the starch component of a Nepali thali with a variety of stews, dals, and vegetables, or the poha may be further sauteed in a pan with oil and spices as a hot cereal.. Cơm tấm.

is white rice that has been fractured and broken into pieces during milling.

In Vietnam, this "low grade" rice was a common food for the poor, while rich families ate the pristine manicured grades.He has nearly 20 years of experience writing about food, drinks, and kitchen products.

A self-proclaimed science nerd, he’s passionate about breaking down the technicalities of the kitchen tools we recommend by interpreting testing data, digesting insights, and comparing specs across different models.. As our resident knife expert, Jason has tested several categories of knives for Food & Wine, including.He’s also contributed to dozens of small kitchen appliance reviews, including our guides to.

cold press juicers.Jason has spent nearly 20 years writing about food and drinks on the internet, starting as an intern at CHOW (RIP).