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	Indonesian rice table - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An Indonesian rice table (in Dutch, rijsttafel) consists of rice accompanied by several, often spicy side dishes served buffet-style.
		It is a Dutch colonial adaptation of the Indonesian makan besar, and popular in both Indonesia and the Netherlands.
		The number of side dishes depends mainly on the number of guests; in a restaurant, as many as two dozen side dishes may be served.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rijstafel (119 words)

	Rice - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rice paddies are an important habitat for birds such as herons and warblers, and a wide range of amphibians and snakes.
		Japanese rice and Chinese sticky rice are short-grain.
		Rice was chosen as a model organism for the biology of grasses beacuse of its relatively small genome (~430 Megebases).
	open-encyclopedia.com /Rice (1135 words)

	Rice - KnowledgeIsFun.com
		Rice cultivation is well suited to countries with low labor costs, but high rainfall as it is very labor-intensive to cultivate and requires plenty of water for irrigation.
		Aromatic rices have definite aromas and flavors; the most noted varieties are the aforementioned basmati, and a hybrid of basmati and American long-grain rice sold under the trade name, Texmati (which is a genetically modified patented variety that is creating great controversy), both of which have a mild popcorn-like aroma and flavor.
		Rice was chosen as a model organism for the biology of grasses because of its relatively small genome (~430 Megabases).
	www.knowledgeisfun.com /R/Ri/Rice.php (1628 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Rice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rice cultivation is well suited to countries and regions with low labour costs and high rainfall, as it is very labour-intensive to cultivate and requires plenty of water for irrigation.
		The Japanese table rice is a sticky, short-grain rice.
		Rice was chosen as a model organism for the biology of grasses because of its relatively small genome (~430 megabase pairs).
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Rice (2193 words)

	Rice Glossary R-Z \| Consumers \| Riceland - a rice, soybeans, and wheat marketing co-op
		Are whole grain rice, puffed or crisped, and generally used in breakfast cereal, rice cakes, and candy bars.
		Rice is ground into flour, which can be used in place of wheat flour for baking.
		Rice paper is used as the wrapper in Vietnamese and Thai spring rolls.
	www.riceland.com /consumers/rice_glossary/r-z.asp (670 words)

	MANAGEMENT OF RICE INSECT PESTS
		Rice cultivation in the USA dates from about l646 when it was introduced into the James River region of Virginia and in l685 when it was first grown in the colony of South Carolina.
		There are two major systems of rice cultivation; the dry or upland system, in which the crop is grown on dry ground, the same as for wheat and other cereals; and the wet system, in which the rice land is flooded and the crop is grown in standing water from planting until near harvesting.
		As rice scientists and farmers have gained experience in the cultivation of the modern varieties and the agronomic practices that have accompanied the "Green Revolution" there has been a shift from a primarily unilateral approach of insect control, with a strong reliance on insecticides, to a multilateral approach involving a mix of control tactics.
	ipmworld.umn.edu /chapters/heinrich.htm (5405 words)

	The rise and fall of Indonesia's rice table
		And while the name — rice table — sounds simple, the meal is actually a lavish feast that may take hours to consume.
		The first to be served was a cone-shaped pile of rice on a large platter, which the server placed in the center of the table.
		During their 350-year occupation of Indonesia, the Dutch introduced the rice table not only so they could enjoy a wide array of dishes at a single setting but to also impress visitors with the exotic abundance of their colony.
	www.culturebriefings.com /articles/indrcetb.html (297 words)

	Vegetarian Journal: Indonesian cuisine
		Dutch cuisine was fairly bland until traders from the country incorporated (and renamed) the Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table), an opulent buffet of delicacies served with pungent sauces and steamy rice.
		Easily available ingredients on most of the islands include rice and rice noodles, coconut, coconut milk and coconut oil, green onions, garlic and onions, ginger, lemon grass, chilies, basil, cilantro and mint, peanuts, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
		Indonesian meal planners attempt to include sweet, salty, sour, and spicy tastes at each meal, with rice always the center of the meal.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FDE/is_4_22/ai_110805454 (1446 words)

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		Rice seed use in 1995/96 (planting the 1996 crop) is estimated unchanged at 4.1 million cwt.
		Australia's rice farmers plant in October and harvest in March-May. The rice crop is grown in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland.
		In southern and eastern states rice is the principal staple; in central and west India rice, wheat, sorghum, and millet are the main staples.
	usda.mannlib.cornell.edu /reports/erssor/field/rcs-bby/rcs1995f.asc (20202 words)

	Sunset: A simple but still spectacular Indonesian rice table - recipes
		Based on the native rice table meal, traditionally a part of religious celebrations, it was expanded into an elaborate show with up to 50 side dishes accompanying a cone of seasoned rice.
		Mound rice mixture in the center of a large platter.
		Surround rice with beef satay and fruits and vegetable.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_n6_v182/ai_7605357 (878 words)

	Official destination guide of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions - Tulips, windmills and more - Dutch food ...
		The Indonesian rice table, invented by Dutch colonists, consists of rice and several hot and cold side dishes of meat, fish, chicken, vegetables, pickles, nuts, etc. The number of side dishes depends mainly on the number of guests; in a restaurant as many as 22 side dishes may be served.
		You put some steamed white rice on your plate and surround it with small helpings taken from the various side dishes.
		The small amounts heaped around the rice should be tasted separately with a little of the rice.
	www.holland.com /us/tulips/culture/recipes/rijsttafel.html (328 words)

	tastingmenu.com - Puri Mas, Amsterdam, Netherlands, tasted on March 26, 2004
		And while I'm not suggesting that I partook of one before enjoying the other, I have to admit that it did occur to me that the perfect antidote to the "munchies" (as it has been described to me) would be the Indonesian "rice table" found in restaurants across Amsterdam.
		All dishes were distinct under the umbrella of Indonesian flavors even though the meal echoed one large complex and flavorful note.
		While we weren't necessarily stunned, the parade of small Indonesian plates, and the strong nature of the spectrum of flavors and textures was quite enjoyable and unique at least in terms of our experience (as none of us have ever been to Indonesia).
	www.tastingmenu.com /archive/2005/06-june/20050614.htm (639 words)

	Indonesian Recipes - The Dutch Market - Importer of Dutch and European food and Gifts
		Rice is the staple food for most Indonesian meals.
		Cooking rice is largely an intuitive process, and it requires some experience to attain the middle way between the extremes of unchewable grains and a soggy porridge.
		The pisang or banana is basic to the Indonesian way of life: not only does it function as an important food source, but the leaves turn up all over the place - used as plates, packaging, even umbrellas.
	www.dutchmarket.com /indonesian_recipes.html (1308 words)

	Indonesian Restaurants / Rijsttafel, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		There are not many tables, they are close to one another and the seats aren't really comfortable but the food is just delicious.
		This was a "mini" rice table: one plate with different small portions of Indonesian specialities in combination with rice (nasi).
		The rice table I had at Kantjil en de Tijger, a large, 10+ dish combination of seafood and meat rijstafel on yellow saffron rice was excellent.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Noord_Holland/Amsterdam-463377/Restaurants-Amsterdam-Indonesian_Restaurants_Rijsttafel-BR-1.html (1045 words)

	Travel Writing and Photography by Lee Foster
		The Rice Table was actually a Dutch invention in Indonesia, rather than a native Indonesian manner of eating.
		The pleasure of a Rice Table dinner arises from its leisurely exploration of a wide range of taste sensations, including pickled and sweet-and-sour foods, shredded coconut, and peanut sauce.
		If you don't feel you have the appetite for a rice table, consider Nasi Rames, which consists of a plate of rice with several condiments around it, a kind of mini rice table.
	www.fostertravel.com /DUAMST.html (3381 words)

	The Rice Table Indonesian Restaurant - eatme.sg: Singapore Restaurant Food Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Specialities: The centrepiece of Indonesian cuisine is the ‘rijsttafel’, a phrase coined by the Dutch, which literally translates as ‘rice table’.
		Served in the old days, enjoying a rijsttafel involved first heaping a dollop of rice onto your plate and then adding a spoonful of each dish as it is borne out by a waiter.
		The Rice Table presents its rijsttafel in a modern Dutch way by laying out the different dishes on a ‘rechaud’ or food warmer.
	www.food-entertainment.com.sg /company?companyId=330 (336 words)

	Purimas - Indonesian Restaurant Puri Mas Amsterdam - Rijsttafel - Tourist Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Puri Mas is famous for its Rijsttafel, a feast of mild to strongly spiced Indonesian dishes.
		Rijsttafel means Rice Table, an array of many dishes in small portions that covers the whole table.
		Indonesian people traditionally take a meal from a central plate of steamed or fried rice with other dishes arranged around it.
	www.purimas.nl /rijsttafel.htm (193 words)

	GN Online: Wholesome, healthy!
		The Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table) — a plate of rice or noodles accompanied by lots of little spicy side dishes has been a favourite here for centuries.
		Rice or other cereal, pulses or pasta may be served instead of potatoes.
		Thick soups and stews are normal winter fare — the most famous being erwtensoep, a hearty pea and ham soup containing the ubiquitous smoked sausage and brown bean soup (bruinebonensoep) with brown beans replacing the peas.
	www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=125382 (1207 words)

	DINING UPDATES -- Rice Is on the Table -- And Much More
		The Rice Table is dimly lit and moody, with clues to the origins of its name on one wall -- a sprawling hand-painted mural of the Indonesian islands, once a crossroads of Middle Eastern and Asian spice routes.
		The 26-year-old family-owned restaurant in San Rafael is named after the glory of the Indonesian table, where numerous and distinctively spiced curries, satays, seafood, fried dishes and condiments known as sambals are eaten with the nation's staple, rice.
		Shredded Napa cabbage salad with mint teeters between sweet and sour and is intriguingly tossed with bits of lemon rind; plump sauteed shrimp are delicious because of the fl bits of tamarind clinging to caramelized minced garlic, imparting a citrusy tang and a nutty sweetness.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/reviews/restaurants/4154561808.DTL&type=food (503 words)

	Travel: A Long Spring Weekend in the Netherlands
		You will arrive back in Amsterdam in plenty of time to sample an Indonesian Rice Table, which is a Dutch invention brought back from colonial days and is not to be missed.
		It is comprised of a large bowl of rice with many condiment dishes -- meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, and nuts around it.
		The pleasures of this is the ability to sample many Indonesian foods, some pickled, sweet and sour, peanut sauces, curries, and peppered items.
	www.diabetic-lifestyle.com /articles/apr98_trave_1.htm (1458 words)

	Travel: Noordam: Take two from Tampa
		The passenger at my eight-person table who had ordered iced tea the night before is served a glass of tea almost as soon as the waiter has placed a napkin in the diner's lap.
		And the head waiter who brings a cake to help one couple at this table celebrate their 24th anniversary takes the wife's left hand, places it in the husband's right, and then leads his waiters and the tablemates in a gentle chorus of Happy Anniversary, to the Happy Birthday melody.
		When I ask a bartender on the pool deck whether this voyage will have Holland America's marvelous rijsttafel (literally, a "rice table" Indonesian buffet), he answers that he does not know but directs me to find a food supervisor and to request it.
	www.sptimes.com /News/121601/news_pf/Travel/Noordam__Take_two_fro.shtml (2183 words)

	Asia Food Glossary Page
		Gourmet tourists are keen to experience the meal which can have as many as thirty different dishes, all eaten with steamed white rice.
		In addition to made-up dishes, accompaniments include sliced fresh fruit such as pineapple and bananas; grated fresh coconut; fried bananas; fried peanuts and coconut; crisply fried krupuk (crackers) made of starch flavoured with dried shrimp, or pressed and dried melinjo nuts.
		The foundation of the meal is always fluffy white rice.
	www.asiafood.org /glossary_1.cfm?alpha=R&wordid=2895&startno=27&endno=51 (243 words)

	Caribbean Dutch -Indonesian cooking
		The Indonesian cuisine is something of a combination of Indian and Chinese cooking and absolutely delicious.
		A complete Indonesian Rice Table with all its side dishes is quite a culinary experience.
		In Holland one serves a strong dark beer with Indonesian food.
	caribbean_dutch.tripod.com /indocook.html (942 words)

	Bengawan Solo - Restaurants - "An Invitation to Tokyo" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		One of the longest running foreign restaurants in town, some consider this Roppongi institution the best Indonesian food in Tokyo.
		Other popular dishes are the rijsttafel - a classic Indonesian "rice table" consisting of eight dishes, each a meal in itself and gado-gado, an Indonesian salad with peanut dressing and shrimp crackers.
		You'll dine on plastic table cloths...but the food will be consistently delicious, exciting and inexpensive.
	members.aol.com /tokyojapan/bengawan.html (165 words)

	Ajam Panggang (Indonesian Barbecued Chicken) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Then use this table to calculate the number of calories in most recipes
		Note: Ingredients from Indonesia are available at many Dutch, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indonesian specialty stores.
		Yield: 4 servings on its own, 6 as part of an Indonesian rice table.
	www.dpf1.co.uk /recipes/a/ajampanggang.htm (201 words)

	IgoUgo: Amsterdam Restaurants, Amsterdam Restaurant Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Good Indonesian cuisine outside of Indonesia is hard to find, but at this prime restaurant, you won't walk away disappointed.
		The chef is famous for his delicious rice dishes, and a master at everything else.
		Sama Sebo is perhaps the best known Indonesian Rice Table establishment in Amsterdam.
	www.igougo.com /planning/journalEntryDining.asp?type=4&entryID=1142 (341 words)

	The Netherlands : Food & Drink (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The popular Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table), a feast of 15 to 30 small portions of different dishes eaten with plain rice, has been a national favorite ever since it arrived in the 17th century.
		If you've never experienced this minifeast, it should definitely be on your "must-eat" list for Holland -- the basic idea behind the rijsttafel is to sample a wide variety of complementary flavors, textures, and temperatures: savory and sweet, spicy and mild.
		Then there are the numerous moderately priced restaurants and the brown cafes, which are cozy social centers with simple but tasty food, sometimes served outside on sidewalk tables in good weather.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=214&catID=0214020880 (941 words)

	.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		On either side of St. Anna Bay, homes and shops are painted a man-made tropical rainbow: bubblegum pink; spearmint green; cobalt blue; and a yellow as bright as the plumage of the ubiquitous Trupial birds that cunningly steal sugar packets from restaurant tables.
		Punda (the Point), the older and main shopping area, and Otrobanda (literally, the Other Side) are linked by a 116-year-old floating pedestrian bridge supported by 15 pontoon boats, as well as a higher span for vehicle traffic.
		Restaurants often oblige in preparing vegetarian versions of specialties like Keshi Yena (Stuffed Cheese) or Indonesian Rijsttafel ("Rice Table") if given advance notice.
	www.jewishledger.com /articles/2004/09/15/news/on_the_cover/news02.txt (1632 words)

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