white rice

Thân thiện

A child scoops white rice from a bowl with a spoon.

Definition

Noun: 1. Polished rice grains: Rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed, leaving primarily the starchy endosperm. This process gives it a white color but also removes some nutrients. 2. The food product: The cooked or uncooked form of this milled rice, often served as a staple food.

Usage and Examples

• As a staple food: White rice is a common side dish or base for meals.
  • For dinner, we had grilled chicken with steamed white rice and vegetables.
  • This recipe calls for two cups of uncooked white rice.
• In contrast to other types: Often compared to brown rice or wild rice.
  • Although white rice cooks faster, brown rice retains more fiber and vitamins.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural and Dietary Context: The term is often used in nutritional discussions about refined carbohydrates and in cultural contexts describing traditional cuisines.
  • In many Asian cultures, white rice is the central component of every meal.
  • Some diets limit white rice due to its high glycemic index.

Variants and Related Words

• Brown rice (noun): Unpolished rice where only the husk is removed, retaining the nutrient-rich bran layer.
• Polished rice (noun): Another term for white rice, emphasizing the milling process.
• Enriched white rice (noun): White rice that has had certain vitamins, like B vitamins and iron, added back after milling.

Synonyms

• Polished rice
• Milled rice

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically refers to the state of the rice grain after processing. It does not describe a recipe (like fried rice) or a dish with other ingredients mixed in. The core meaning is the processed grain itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. having husk or outer brown layers removed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• polished rice