Glossary
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Mahnomin Ikayng
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Mahnomin or Manoomin
Native American word for “wild rice”. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com |
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Manoominike Giizis
A Native-American word which means 'Ricing Moon Month' when referring to the production of wild rice. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com. |
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Medium Grain Rice
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Brown or white rice kernels about 6 millimeters long and somewhat wider than long-grain varieties; cooks up soft. The River® Enriched White Rice and WaterMaid® Enriched White Rice are both first quality, medium grain rice products. |
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Mika
Japanese word for “Rice bran”. |
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Milled Rice
See Long Grain Rice, Extra Long Grain Rice, or Polished Rice. |
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Min
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Mochi
Japanese snack made from rice. |
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Mochi Gome
Japanese word referring to glutinous sweet rice used in order to prepare tarts. |
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Moros y Cristianos
Similar to Congrí, this dish consists of black beans and rice prepared separately. The beans are served on top of the cooked rice. The name is derived from the historical reference to the Moors invasion of Spain. |
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