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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by firstlink on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @03:07AM (#36040904)
> Spices in a stew will only ever possibly reach 212. When blasted on dry heat they can get higher.

Some claim that this is a thing when making rice too. I've tried toasting the grains for a few minutes before adding the water to boil, but I can't say I can tell the difference. Maybe that's a time issue like the onions, or maybe it just doesn't do anything...

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by com2kid on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @04:13AM (#36041409)
> Some claim that this is a thing when making rice too. I've tried toasting the grains for a few minutes before adding the water to boil, but I can't say I can tell the difference. Maybe that's a time issue like the onions, or maybe it just doesn't do anything...

Quite a few Indian dishes require toasting the rice first, if you don't you will end up with a very different dish. In the right context, it makes a huge difference.

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