is it possible to eat rice uncooked?

[chiangmaiheadman]

I asked some rice farmers and they say no.

 

[SouthernCross]

If you can't cook it, soak it overnight in water ("cold cooking"). No problems then with it swelling in the GUT.



Kind regards
Mick

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

Much too difficult to digest as it is without cooking or parching. I like to parch wild lake rice in a cast iron skillet with a little oil until brittle in texture (it actually 'pops' or moves in the pan). Parching corn, rice, other grains, is as old as the moon and allows you to carry the grain in a state that won't easily corrupt. Our forefathers, native Indians, etc., would simply pop a handful of parched grain in the mouth and wash it down with water. Once in the stomach, it swells slightly and is very filling. I also like to add it to soups or simply cook the parched grain in water like a hot cereal and, perhaps add a little jerky or berries now and then.

Parching a little wild lake rice on the brazier for the trail.

Do you have any pics of what the lake rice looks like- I would have no clue what to look for.

 

[mete]

Wild rice is not true rice ! Wild rice is also now cultivated.