Bamboo Rice

Also Known As : Mulayari, Moongil arisi

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Bamboo rice has a delicate flavor reminiscent of Jasmine green tea.

Usage Tips

Bamboo rice should be washed properly before cooking.
It should be soaked in water.
It can be served similarly to white or brown rice. It can be used to make famous dish Pongal and bamboo kheer.
It renders a sticky texture to the dishes which makes it perfect for an Asian-style risotto or even base for colorful sushi rolls.

Common names and forms

Cleaned Pure Bamboo Rice

Description

Bamboo rice is short-grain Asian rice that has been infused with bamboo juice. It is a seed of dying bamboo shoot that is produced at the end of its life span. When the bamboo shoot breathes its last, it produces a rare variety of rice seeds(bamboo rice). They are pale green color and similar in size and are the shape of paddy rice.

Health benefits

Bamboo rice contains higher protein content which is beneficial for the body.⁽¹⁾
Bamboo rice also helps to control joints pain, rheumatic pain, and back pain.⁽¹⁾
It helps in controlling cholesterol levels as well.⁽¹⁾
Bamboo rice has fertility enhancing properties and anti-diabetic properties.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for long, pale green grains of bamboo rice and avoid if they are broken or discolored.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/blog.naturallyyours.in/2016/02/26/6-reasons-why-you-should-have-bamboo-rice/amp/

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