Author Topic: Rice or Pasta? (Read 5876 times)

goldencup · « **on:** May 09, 2006, 02:14:15 pm »

I would probably say rice, but then I'm a big pasta fan too. Then of course it's what kind of rice - ordinary long-grain, basmati, arborio etc etc? I do prefer wholemeal spaghetti/pasta over white though.

smurfboy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:18:15 pm »

Another tough choice. Pasta just about wins out, but as I love my curries and chillies I would miss rice if I had to give it up.

kevvosa · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:23:32 pm »

I prefer pasta, all those creamy sauces you can make with it - Lasagne too. But then again like smurfy says rice is great for curries and chilli. Although to be honest chilli and curry taste fine without rice.

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:27:05 pm »

I would say pasta over rice. I often eat curries with spaghetti as opposed to rice. But I do like the short grained rice for making rice pudding, couldn't make that with pasta

smurfboy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:27:18 pm »

And you could have couscous or a jacket spud instead, whereas pasta sauce needs pasta!

kevvosa · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:28:21 pm »

I hate couscous.

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:33:32 pm »

Quote from: smurfboy

pasta sauce needs pasta

Not necessarily.

smurfboy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:39:33 pm »

What would you serve it with? (Serious question, not sarcasm!)

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:56:24 pm »

It depends upon the sauce. A creamy, cheesy sauce can be served over cauliflower / broccoli. Or you could slice potatoes and pour the sauce over then grill / bake. A tomato based sauce can be served with potato or rice as well as over vegetables. A traditional Maltese dish is baked rice, which is kind of like a bolognaise sauce mixed with rice and baked in the oven.

chocolate chick · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:58:37 pm »

I think I would choose rice over pasta but its a very hard choice. Macaroni Cheese is lush but so it chicken korma and rice. Arrrgghh

smurfboy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2006, 03:46:27 pm »

Quote from: Cherry_Ripe

It depends upon the sauce. A creamy, cheesy sauce can be served over cauliflower / broccoli. Or you could slice potatoes and pour the sauce over then grill / bake. A tomato based sauce can be served with potato or rice as well as over vegetables. A traditional Maltese dish is baked rice, which is kind of like a bolognaise sauce mixed with rice and baked in the oven.

I have actually used pasta sauces like that before!

loulou · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2006, 05:31:17 pm »

I will choose rice everytime.

oldspice · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:44:04 pm »

Rice with curry. Pasta with chessy sauces. Rice is also nice with a pepper/onion and chicken stir-fry with a few pineapple chunks thrown in. Gorgeous.

minty · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2006, 11:30:59 pm »

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goldencup · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2006, 01:45:34 am »

Rice pudding Greek style? Is that when you smash the plate afterwards?

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