How to Use white rice in a Sentence

white rice

noun
  • There was cooked white rice all over the floor of my room.
    Rebecca Makkai, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Then sweet white rice, then brown rice, and this and that.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Beef meatballs, which are added to the broth, are bound with cooked white rice.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Bonus, the white rice setting cooks those grains in nearly half the time.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Garnish with cilantro and have on its own or with white rice.
    Marianne Mychaskiw, Marie Claire, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Even adding it to a simple bowl of plain white rice with soy sauce will do.
    Stacy Akazawa, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2020
  • Health conscious eaters can sub out the white rice for quinoa or spring greens.
    Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2022
  • Brown rice has five grams of protein and white rice has four grams.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 13 July 2022
  • The bases include quinoa, white rice, brown rice, spring mix or black beans.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Here, seasoned ahi, salmon or tako come over a bed of white rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Aug. 2021
  • The dish comes with a plate of white rice and tostones—green plantains, smashed flat and fried crisp.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Stir and serve with white rice, naan or soft white dinner rolls.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 Oct. 2021
  • For long-grain white rice, rinse 2/3 cup of rice until the water runs clear.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2022
  • For long-grain white rice, rinse 1 1/2 cups of rice until the water runs clear.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • For 1 cup of cooked long-grain white rice, rinse 1/3 cup of rice until the water runs clear.
    Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Kim Chi, a brave queen indeed, used white rice where the others used brown.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2021
  • The tables were candlelit, and your steak came with white rice and cabbage slaw.
    Eric Kim, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2022
  • My congee—made with only white rice, loose and silky—was topped with cilantro and peanuts.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2022
  • A couple tablespoons of white rice gives the soup some body.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Mix 1 cup of white rice and 2 cups of boiling water in an ovenproof dish with a lid.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2021
  • Don't forget about whole grains: Opt for brown rice instead of white rice.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Typically the salty Spam is caramelized in a sweet and savory sauce and lies on a bed of white rice.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Scoop up some of the white fish, coated in its spicy red sauce, and ladle it over a bowl of white rice for the perfect bite.
    Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
  • My two go-tos are short grain white rice and something like a jasmine or a basmati rice.
    Jenny Singer, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Replace white rice with brown rice (or any other whole grain) for stir-fries and fried rice.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • The major difference between brown rice and white rice is the milling process.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2020
  • Of course, a side of white rice would be a great accompaniment to any of the dishes.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Complete the meal by cooking a pot of fluffy white rice and garnishing with green onions.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Last year, his company was able to produce 350 tons of white rice.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 July 2022
  • The main items to steer clear of are sweets, white breads and pastas, white rice and most starchy foods, including potatoes.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022

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