Glossary

• Mahnomin Ikayng

  Native American word for “ricing”. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com

• Mahnomin or Manoomin

  Native American word for “wild rice”. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com

• Manoominike Giizis

  A Native-American word which means 'Ricing Moon Month' when referring to the production of wild rice. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com.

• Medium Grain Rice

  Brown or white rice kernels about 6 millimeters long and somewhat wider than long-grain varieties; cooks up soft. The River® Enriched White Rice and WaterMaid® Enriched White Rice are both first quality, medium grain rice products.

• Mika

  Japanese word for “Rice bran”.

• Milled Rice

  See Long Grain Rice, Extra Long Grain Rice, or Polished Rice.

• Min

  Native American word for "Seed". For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com

• Mochi

  Japanese snack made from rice.

• Mochi Gome

  Japanese word referring to glutinous sweet rice used in order to prepare tarts.

• Moros y Cristianos

  Similar to Congrí, this dish consists of black beans and rice prepared separately. The beans are served on top of the cooked rice. The name is derived from the historical reference to the Moors invasion of Spain.