red rice
"Red rice" is a term with various meanings, often referring to specific rice varieties or traditional dishes across different cultures.
Definition
B2Culinary
(Japanese culture)A traditional dish made by boiling rice with red beans, giving the rice a reddish color, often served on special occasions.
Example
- Osekihan is often prepared for celebrations in Japan.
B2Culinary
(East Asian culture)A traditional rice dish made with rice and red beans, known as 'sekihan' in Japanese, 'patbap' in Korean, and 'hóngdòu fà n' in Chinese, associated with celebrations and good fortune.
Example
- Sekihan is a popular dish during Japanese festivals.
C1Agriculture
(wild rice, U.S. Southern)A type of wild rice with a red husk and pinkish-white seed, considered a weed in rice fields but nutritionally comparable to common rice.
Example
- Farmers often find red rice growing among their regular crops.
B2Nutrition
(health)A variety of rice that has a reddish color due to anthocyanins, known for its high nutritional content, fiber, and antioxidants.
Example
- Red rice is a healthier alternative to white rice.
Similar
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