For a long time, family meals have been considered the most precious time of the day. That’s when each member can chat with each other after tiring classes and work hours, shake off all the worries out there and return peacefully to their home. Traditional dishes are cooked with all the heart, bowls full of rice contain familiar feelings. All created a meal with a profound meaning of love, sharing and sympathy.
1. Choose ”RIGHT” and ”NOT RIGHT” rice – Did you know?
To produce delicious bowls of sticky rice, each grain of rice requires 70% of the rice selection process. On the market today there are countless types of rice with many brands and diverse prices. Finding a suitable and nutritious type of rice for your family sounds easy, but is it really that easy? Have you chosen rice properly so far?
1.1 The origin of rice is very important
A common mistake when buying rice is not paying attention to where the rice is produced. Without information about origin or vague information of unknown origin, consumers cannot know the quality and production process of that rice. Always check the origin information on the rice packaging or label before buying to ensure the health of your family.
1.2 Ignore information about rice type
Each type of rice has its own characteristics in taste, shape, and cooking method. There is rice suitable for family cooking, while others are suitable for cooking in restaurants or industrial kitchens. Soft, flexible, spongy, loose rice or used to make shushi/kimbap, etc. Choosing the right type of rice to suit your family’s taste will help make meals more delicious and satisfying. Read the packaging carefully to know the type of rice you are buying and whether it is suitable for the dish you want to cook.
1.3 Choose cheap but poor quality rice
Another common mistake is choosing rice based solely on price without considering quality. Cheap rice may not ensure quality and food safety. Common types of rice currently on the market used to cook rice at home can range from 17,000 VND – 25,000 VND/kg, depending on type, brand and region. If you buy rice that is surprisingly cheap, doesn’t need to be bought in large quantities but still has a good price, you should consider a little. Learn about the supplier, production process and user reviews before deciding to buy rice.
