Rice craving

[Pierre]

I had a hankering for a stir-fry, so I cooked 250 grams of brown rice, figuring I'd put some away for later. (Last year, 100 g made a portion for one meal.) Then I chopped some yu choy, carrots, and other stuff, added some sauces, and put a bit of rice on the side. I kept returning to the pot and ate all the rice. What got into me? What raw food would satisfy this craving?

On the plus side, last year, yu choy was the oil I fried the veggies in. This time it was a raw green. And I followed it with a pineapple smoothie.

[greenfeline]

How about some sprouted barley or wheat berries? I have not tried sprouting millet or spelt yet, but I have heard people like to sprout these as well.

[Pierre]

How fresh do grains have to be for sprouting? The rice was at least half a year old. Do I need a special sprouting jar? How long does it take?

[mima4nyc]

Pierre,
I have the same problem. I have been raw for 10 days only and am doing great except I am craving brown rice! Oh, my God...I keep thinking about it all the time - I also made it yesterday and ate almost 2 cups of it - I was in heaven :-)
Today I didnt eat it ... but am still craving it...why rice only? I have no idea? Maybe protein thing or....?
Mima

[Nenyath]

I'm right there with you! I never liked rice, I hated it as a child and I only took a liking in it a year prior to raw. I've been high raw for nine months now and all of a sudden I craved rice. Cravings are usually for cheese, wheat, chips and the like so why rice? I bought some wild rice though, hoping to sprout it but it did not sprout at all, they split in half and looked everything but capable of sprouting, then they started to smell a bit. Now they are in the trash, sadly.. I had so looked forward to my sprouted rice! As for why, I don't know..

Fly forever free..

[learningrawways]

I have craved rice also, for me it was the carbs I think...

Alanna

[Linda1970]

Hi Pierre,

Have you tried sprouting rice? I've had success with long grain brown rice, short grain brown rice, & sweet brown rice.

[DavidZaneMason]

Opinion:

-The craving for refined carbs (like rice) stays with people for a long time. It takes a long-term commitment to switch the body from a refined sugar / carb diet.......to a long-acting fruit / vegetable sugar diet. Small steps....and follow you goals / dreams! I know that when raw folks make 'raw' rice...they often used minced Jicima.

-David Z. Mason

[Raw Magwene]

I like sprouted wild rice salads. You could make dolmas-flavored filling and wrap it up in collard leaves. Yum!

I used to feel like I needed grains all the time, But rarely anymore. I still haven't been able to make a really good essene bread. So when I do feel a need for grain, I have a piece of manna bread. I'm okay with that.

[yeahbethany]

Some say that eating enough calories from fruits will prevent cravings for cooked starches/fats.

I find this is true for me. See if it works for you...

[Sheryl]

The black wild rice is actually roasted during the processing... that's why it splits. Some companies in the US are now offering really raw wild rice though that does sprout. I don't remember where I've seen it though.

Cheers,
Sheryl

[Nenyath]

That explains a lot, thanks Sheryl! At least I know now.. An apple will quite do next time I crave rice then! ;)

Fly forever free..

[greenfeline]

Pierre,

I'm not sure how the age of the rice matters. I try to buy smaller amounts so it doesn't sit for too long. There are sprouting charts you can look up for times and all you need is a bowl. Usually you soak overnight in water, then rinse and drain a few times a day until tails appear. Then you are ready to eat.

[katie01]

I used to like eating rice and soy sauce. I liked the texture and the taste of the soy on the rice.

But, I found a great substitute that works for me -- I chop up cauliflower (some bite size, and some pieces even smaller) then I add a little soy sauce and cayenne and eat. You can try adding different veggies to have it similar to your dish.

[RowanC]

Pierre, trust me, rice tastes NASTY sprouted. It tastes like you're eating CHALK.

You might try sprouting some barley or wheat. They give you a nice chewy texture. Alissa's book has a wonderful recipe for Spanish Rice using sprouted grains. You could use the same recipe and adjust the ingredients for an Asian taste, I'm sure.

Good luck!