Beans and Rice

[Tirediron]

What did I start here?!? lol

Good participation…

That bag of rice I mentioned in my OP was probably closer to 40lbs than 10. It took-up a fair amount of space in a broom closet. And I did buy it in case SHTF

I’m gonna have to buy more now. And I’ll know what to do with it… red beans and with sausage and some spices… I can eat that and like it.

I would look at hulled barley if you want to complete the protien, oats might be even better. I have been going to try grinding popped corn to see what it turns out like, but it is summer now , so that wont happen for months

 

[OldSchool]

I just don't like rice, never have, And when I was eating Gluten free in the beginning wasn't watching the labels, and developed a reaction to rice flour. I just don't consider it a food for my body type, actuall everyone considering storing food to make it through tough times should have a copy of Eat right for your type, follow that by learning you physical body type. Stored food looses its enzyemes so stored digestive enzymes are a thing.
Listening to the food pryamid and anti fat group will make a person sick. unless you happen to be the blood type and body type that fits that.

Well… by nature I’m not a rice fan, my taste buds tell me that. But… jazzed-up with proper food and spice ‘compliments’ … I’m thinking it is a good prepper food I’d be fine with.

 

[OldSchool]

Barley is good in soups, oats good in bread.

Guess everything needs it’s compliment to make it complete.

 

[Weedygarden]

And I was figuring that in the “what’s for dinner thread(s) … nobody ever said Beans and Rice! Wohoo!!!

We might not be saying that, but if there was nothing else available and we didn't have anything else to eat, we might be glad we had that.

My dad's sisters talked about having bean sandwiches when they were children. They lived through the great depression, so having food, no matter what, was the important thing. My mom's siblings told me that when they could afford to buy food, they would buy large bags of beans, flour, potatoes, and dried apricots. Grandma cooked on a wood burning stove that also heated the house.

In another thread recently, we talked about lentils. As with any food that we cook or eat, spices and flavoring is very important. Beans and rice without any seasoning is pretty blah. Having some ham, sausage, or other smoked meats such as ham hocks make a big difference.

Red beans and rice? Having some meats to add helps with flavor, in addition to the spices.

Recipe can be found in this thread.
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/weedy….20245/#post-624973

 

[Supervisor42]

Well… by nature I’m not a rice fan, my taste buds tell me that. But… jazzed-up with proper food and spice ‘compliments’ … I’m thinking it is a good prepper food I’d be fine with.

Yes.
Eating rice does not have to be like this:

 

[dademoss]

What did I start here?!? lol

Good participation…

That bag of rice I mentioned in my OP was probably closer to 40lbs than 10. It took-up a fair amount of space in a broom closet. And I did buy it in case SHTF

I’m gonna have to buy more now. And I’ll know what to do with it… red beans and with sausage and some spices… I can eat that and like it.

. Troublemaker . TYVM, my favorite thread today

 

[Hardcalibres]

What did I start here?!? lol

Good participation…

That bag of rice I mentioned in my OP was probably closer to 40lbs than 10. It took-up a fair amount of space in a broom closet. And I did buy it in case SHTF

I’m gonna have to buy more now. And I’ll know what to do with it… red beans and with sausage and some spices… I can eat that and like it.

Rice goes really well with a wide variety of commercial canned foods.

My favorite is canned corned beef.

When you cook the rice, at the last stages of cooking, break up some canned corned beef into 1/4" chunks and stir them into the rice. The heat in the rice will soften and invigorate the corned beef. The fats in the beef really compliment the flavor and absorbancy of the rice.

If you have vegetables like cabbage, then stir some steamed veg in there too.

Rice also goes great with canned tuna, chili, stews, spam and eggs.

Rice comes alive when combined with salty foods......that is why so many folks add soy sauce to rice.

 

[Weedygarden]

Yes.
Eating rice does not have to be like this:

Better than the mud cakes that people eat in Haiti!

 

[freelove]

DH is gluten sensitive. He eats a lot of rice, but in soups, stews, etc we use oat groats. They are a better texture than rolled oats . He eats steel cut oats or kasha for breakfast.

 

[Weedygarden]

DH is gluten sensitive. He eats a lot of rice, but in soups, stews, etc we use oat groats. They are a better texture than rolled oats . He eats steel cut oats or kasha for breakfast.

Daughter has celiac. I mostly bake with gluten free flour. GF flour is usually a mix of flours and rice is often one of those. We could grind up rice and make flour to bake with.

 

[Weedygarden]

but the only rice I like is egg fried rice.

Egg fried rice? What else do you put in your fried rice? Or is it just eggs and rice?

Fried rice is a good thing to make with many leftovers and odds and ends of food. Onions, green onions, garlic, peppers, ham, bacon, pork, beef, chicken, frozen peas, any vegetables can be added. Soy sauce is classic for seasoning it when it is finished. Eggs are also almost always added to fried rice, but if someone had leftover rice, it could be made without.

 

[Caribou]

I just don't like rice, never have, And when I was eating Gluten free in the beginning wasn't watching the labels, and developed a reaction to rice flour. I just don't consider it a food for my body type, actuall everyone considering storing food to make it through tough times should have a copy of Eat right for your type, follow that by learning you physical body type. Stored food looses its enzyemes so stored digestive enzymes are a thing.
Listening to the food pryamid and anti fat group will make a person sick. unless you happen to be the blood type and body type that fits that.

The smaller something is the faster it will be converted to sugar in our stomach. Rice is small so it converts rather quickly but rice flour eve more so. A baked potato is far better on your blood sugar than mashed potato.

I like dried beans. I prefer white beans like navy or great northern. Unfortunately, I can only find them in one or two pound bags. I can get red or black beans of various kinds readily at Costco or elsewhere. If anyone has a source for large bags of white beans I’d appreciate it.

 

[Caribou]

I would look at hulled barley if you want to complete the protien, oats might be even better. I have been going to try grinding popped corn to see what it turns out like, but it is summer now , so that wont happen for months

You might like to try hulless barley. It is a type of barley where the hulls are lose and mostly fall off in the harvesting and processing. That saves you the hulling process and leaves you with a whole grain. Pearled barley is good, it cooks in about 1/3 of the time, but it is not a whole grain.

 

[Caribou]

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[OldSchool]

Egg fried rice? What else do you put in your fried rice? Or is it just eggs and rice?

Fried rice is a good thing to make with many leftovers and odds and ends of food. Onions, green onions, garlic, peppers, ham, bacon, pork, beef, chicken, frozen peas, any vegetables can be added. Soy sauce is classic for seasoning it when it is finished. Eggs are also almost always added to fried rice, but if someone had leftover rice, it could be made without.

I was referring to the rice dishes that are common at Chinese restaurants. I even like Chinese food.

I can cook… but I’ve never cooked rice. But in seeing the potential of rice… I started this thread.

 

[Weedygarden]

I was referring to the rice dishes that are common at Chinese restaurants. I even like Chinese food.

I can cook… but I’ve never cooked rice. But in seeing the potential of rice… I started this thread.

Fried rice is a very easy thing to make.

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/fried-rice-recipe/

 

[dademoss]

I was referring to the rice dishes that are common at Chinese restaurants. I even like Chinese food.

I can cook… but I’ve never cooked rice. But in seeing the potential of rice… I started this thread.

not sure I cook, I follow the directions on the box

I also follow the directions in the cookbooks, so maybe I qualify

 

[Weedygarden]

I was referring to the rice dishes that are common at Chinese restaurants. I even like Chinese food.

I can cook… but I’ve never cooked rice. But in seeing the potential of rice… I started this thread.

Rice is an easy thing to cook, but I have known a couple people who asked about how to cook it. Someone told me he stirred it while it was cooking. That is a no-no.

 

[Supervisor42]

not sure I cook, I follow the directions on the box

I also follow the directions in the cookbooks, so maybe I qualify

We tracked your purchasing, and found that you had bought this :

 

[Amish Heart]

Our chickens eat cooked rice. I cook a big pot of it every three days, divide it into thirds. 3 cups of rice, 6 cups of water. Boil, then turn off the burner, put a lid on the pot, and leave it be.

 

[OldSchool]

Rice is an easy thing to cook, but I have known a couple people who asked about how to cook it. Someone told me he stirred it while it was cooking. That is a no-no.

Thanks, simple and easy. But… plain rice sucks. Excuse my French. Lol

That and it takes a lot of BTU’s that could be hard to come by when SHTF.

To rinse the rice or not before cooking may be debatable.

Anyway, I’m understanding and know that rice with beans, a meat, veggies, eggs, spices, etc can make a tasty and nutritious meal.

Seems to me it would be a good thing to have rice sealed in ‘one serving’ plastic bags with other ingredients that can be cooked ‘all in one’ in a single sauce pan.

 

[OldSchool]

I’m taking about making my own Rice-A-Roni

I have bought and cooked some of them, and some basically the same but off brand. They were good until I read the ingredients…

 

[joel]

 

[Amish Heart]

Easier than that is the jar sealing function on a food saver.

 

[joel]

Easier than that is the jar sealing function on a food saver.

But will it kill bugs, I like the freezer method myself.

 

[Amish Heart]

Lack of air will kill bugs, too. I worry about moisture with the freezer method. So I don't do it.

 

[ClemKadiddlehopper]

Jars are good for small quantities, but when you have hundreds of lbs, not so much. Too expensive and take up too much room.

 

[Hardcalibres]

Jars are good for small quantities, but when you have hundreds of lbs, not so much. Too expensive and take up too much room.

Correct.

I use 7 Mil thick 5 gallon mylar bags. Each of those holds 20lbs of rice and I used four 2000cc O2 absorbers to achieve oxygen removal.

Those pack well and are space efficient.

 

[Hardcalibres]

Lack of air will kill bugs, too. I worry about moisture with the freezer method. So I don't do it.

I doubt the freezer method really does kill bugs and their eggs.

After all, some of the most buggy places in Summer (like Northern Canada) are also frozen for more than half the year.

Clearly those bug eggs survive being frozen.

 

[Weedygarden]

If anyone has a source for large bags of white beans I’d appreciate it.

This has always been a challenge for me. Costco Business center carries a few varieties, but I have never seen white beans there.

It looks like Azure Standard sells 25 pound bags of white beans. They do deliveries in Colorado, but I have never ordered anything from them. I also do not know where all they deliver other than here.
https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/...ry/white-beans-small-navy/11674?package=BE052
$25.87 for a 25 pound bag.

Find an Azure drop near you: https://www.azurestandard.com/drop-point-locator

I have purchased #10 cans of white beans at the LDS warehouse. Not 25 pound bags, but one way to buy them in quantity. When you could do the actual canning at the warehouse, you could also purchase boxes that hold 6 cans. I did that sometimes. Six cans is a little more than 30 pounds. Looks like Azure Standard is cheaper than the LDS beans.

It looks like a case of 6 cans is currently $52.00 at the LDS warehouse.
https://store.churchofjesuschrist.org/usa/en/white-beans---case-of-6-cans/5638681281.p
https://providentliving.churchofjes...rage Order Form USA-Strawberries-Locked 2.pdf