[pct-l] at the "edge"

[Betty Wheeler]

Flattened rice report: I found two U.S. sources of what sounds very much
like Yoshihiro's flattened rice:
1. Organic brown rice flakes, from Gold Mine Natural Food Co.,
http://shop.goldminenaturalfoods.com/ORGANIC-BROWN-RICE-FLAKES-12-OZ/productinfo/0101-1612/,
$5.29 for 12 oz./340 g.
2.  Brown rice flakes, 100% whole grain, organic, from Eden Organic -
http://www.edenfoods.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=113055, $4.22
for 16 oz./454 g.  Made from Lundberg Farms short-grain brown rice.

Both of these apparently involve organic brown rice that is roasted, then
rolled into flakes, though Eden has more details on their website about the
process they use. The Gold Mine package suggests using it as a grain with
miso-tahini sauce, as a savory pilaf, to add to veggie burgers, or to
thicken soups and stews.

My local natural foods market (Jimbo's) had the Gold Mine brand in stock.
Even though it says "simmer for 5 minutes," it was just fine after I added
195 degree water (2-1 ratio, water to rice flakes) and let it sit covered
for 5 minutes. I added some freeze-dried vegetables and some miso, and a
little more hot water to make it soupy, and it was terrific. I forgot to
add wakame or arame, tofu, or toasted sesame oil, and I had no natto on
hand (how did that happen?), which would have made it even better. I bet
umeboshi plum would be good, too.

So thanks, Yoshihiro and Diane, for a great recipe and a tip on a whole
grain product that will be easy to use on the trail.

Betty


On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Yoshihiro Murakami <
completewalker at gmail.com> wrote:

> The flattened rice is a germinated unpolished rice which was flattened and
> baked twice. This instant rice is sold for health purpose, especially for
> whom wanted to be slim. I found this rice around two yeas ago, and used for
> hiking. Its nutrition value is superb, cooking is very simple. I do not
> think you can purchase this in US.
> Japanese site: 1 kg = 1,600 yen = 16 dollar ( very expensive rice)
> http://e-tamashii.com/SHOP/ke3124.html