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Rice: Types, Parts, and Cooking

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The tough outer layer of every kind of rice, that must be removed before being consumed is?

a)

Bran

b)

Hull

c)

Germ

2.

This is the layer under the Hull, and is not removed in all rice types.

a)

Bran

b)

Hull

c)

Germ

3.

Also, known as the Endosperm, this is the part of the rice that is most commonly consumed.

a)

Germ

b)

Medium Grain

c)

White Rice

4.

Which fact is not true about the Germ.

a)

Found under the hull

b)

Nutrient Dense

c)

Full of vitamins and minerals

d)

All of the above are true about the Germ.

5.

Rice is often characterized as one of three varieties, which one is it?

a)

long Grain

b)

Medium Grain

c)

Short Grain

d)

All of the above

6.

This rice has milled grains that are at least 3 to 4 times as long as they are wide.

a)

long Grain

b)

Medium Grain

c)

Short Grain

7.

Grains that are less than twice as longa s they are wide. It is best for sushi.

a)

long Grain

b)

Medium Grain

c)

Short Grain

8.

The cooked grains are most moist and tender and have a greater tendency to stick together.

a)

long Grain

b)

Medium Grain

c)

Short Grain

9.

Rice is naturally brown after harvesting.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Rice becomes white after it is bleached.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

All of the following facts are true about Basmati Rice, except

a)

Long-grain

b)

while cooking is has a subtle nutty or popcorn-like flavor and aroma.

c)

Most commonly used to make rice pudding.

d)

Often used in Indian and ethnic dishes.

12.

All of the following facts are true about Arborio Rice, except

a)

Medium-grain

b)

while cooking is has a subtle nutty or popcorn-like flavor and aroma.

c)

It is grown in Mexico City, Mexico

d)

Has a characteristic white dot at the center of the grain.

13.

All of the following facts are true about Jasmine Rice, except

a)

Has the smell while cooking of pinecones

b)

Cultivated in Thailand

c)

Long-grain

d)

The moist, soft texture is ideal for soaking up spices and flavors.

14.

All of the following facts are true about White Rice, except

a)

Has a starchy composition

b)

Is used in many traditional American dishes

c)

It is has a very strong flavor

d)

Light and fluffy texture.

15.

All of the following facts are true about Brown Rice, except

a)

Often sticks together

b)

Chewy texture when cooked

c)

Nutty

d)

100% whole grain food with vitamins and minerals

16.

Should you wash your rice before cooking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

Rinsing rice can help to eliminate or lessen the foam that has a tendency of bubbling over while cooking it.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Every kind of rice is essentially the same.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Each kind of rice has it's own:

a)

Color

b)

taste

c)

size

20.

Each kind of rice has unique properties that work well with different cooking applications.

a)

Ture

b)

False