6. Impossible to grow 7. Synonymous to food
8. Differrent table manners
A. Over the centuries, nice has become a part of the traditions of many cultures. In some
societies, it is traditional to throw a handful of rice on newlywed couples, symbolizing the
wish for a large family and prosperity. In India, rice is traditionally the first food that bride
offers her new husband. It is typical for people to leave offerings of rice in Buddhist
temples. In Thailand, the annual Royal Plowing Ceremony has taken place in front of the
Grand Palace in Bangkok for seven centuries.
B. The basic recipe for cooking rice is easy. First you need to bring 2 cups of water to boil.
When the water is boiling, add 1 cup of rice. Cover the pot. As soon as the water boils
again, reduce the heat. Let the rice cook for 15 to 20 minutes. The rice is ready when all the
water is absorbed. It's now possible to buy rice cooking machines that cook perfect rice
every time, especially in large quantities. This is particularly helpful in Asian cultures, where
families often eat rice with every meal. In these countries, rice is also used to make
pancakes, sweets and wine - indeed almost anything!
C. Rice is the primary source of nutrition for more than half of the world's population.
Countries as different as Japan, India, Nigeria and Mexico use rice in their national cuisine
In Chinese, the word for rice is the same as the word for food. And in Thailand, when you
call your family to a meal
, you say "eat rice." So it's easy to understand why the 2008 global
rice shortage was a real crisis for billions of people. In some countries the shortage led to​

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