Hi -

I just got a Rival Crockpot(tm), and in looking over the recipes included
with the crockpot, they all specify converted rice. All I have is brown
rice. Can brown rice be substituted for the converted rice one-to-one?

On 2005-11-09, BookWight > wrote:

> I just got a Rival Crockpot(tm), and in looking over the recipes included
> with the crockpot, they all specify converted rice. All I have is brown
> rice. Can brown rice be substituted for the converted rice one-to-one?

converted rice = parboiled rice Notes: This is a good compromise
between nutritious brown rice and tender, fast-cooking white rice.
Converted rice is steamed before it's husked, a process that causes
the grains to absorb many of the nutrients from the husk. When
cooked, the grains are more nutritious, firmer, and less clingy than
white rice grains. Uncle Ben's is a well-known brand. Substitutes:
brown rice (more nutritious, takes longer to cook) OR white rice (less
nutritious, stickier, takes less time to cook)

http://www.foodsubs.com/Rice.html#converted

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