JPH0416155A - Production of solid rice - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a solid rice convenient to cooking rice and suitable for home use, business use or gift use according to shape of mold by packing a mixture containing rice grains and solidifying material at a prescribed ratio in a molded form, drying the mixture in this state and packing the dried solid body. CONSTITUTION:Rice grains 1 are mixed with a solidifying material 2 at a prescribed ratio and the mixture is packed into a mold, dried as the molded form, and the resultant solid body 3 after drying is packed into a packing body 4. As the solidifying material 2, a mushy fluid material obtained by heating or hydrolyzing a vegetative raw material, e.g. red bean, soybean, or a grain, e.g. rice, wheat (in the case of rice, polished rice grains are pref.) is used. About 10-15 pts.wt. of the mushy solidifying material is blended with 100 pts.wt. polished rice.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a method for producing solid rice that is widely used as food for home use, business use, and gifts.

[Prior Art] Generally, rice is sold in granular form in plastic bags by rice grain manufacturers.

In addition, at home, the rice is stored in rice bins, and every day the rice is weighed out and cooked in a rice cooker for consumption.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, when selling rice as a gift, the packaging is common as it is packaged in bags as granules, which has little customer appeal, and when selling rice for home or business use. It is extremely troublesome to have to weigh the amount every day.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention aims to solve these disadvantages, and its gist is to mix rice grains and a caking agent at a predetermined ratio, and to fill the mixture into a mold. The method for producing solid rice is characterized by: drying the mixture in the stuffed state, and packaging the dried solid body.

[Example] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the manufacturing process of the present invention.

(First step) First, prepare a predetermined amount of rice grains, such as polished rice, germ rice, half-pounded rice, half-pounded rice, brown rice, non-glutinous rice, glutinous rice, etc., or a mixture of several kinds, and wash the rice grains with water. Remove the bran and dregs by wind screening.

At this time, rice grains that have been steamed and dried are sometimes used.

If washing with water, centrifuge the washing liquid and drain.

(Second process) Prepare the consolidation material.

The caking material is made from grains such as rice, wheat, azuki beans, soybeans, or plant foods containing starch such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, preferably from polished rice if the rice grains are milled. It is preferable to use a fluid material that has been heated or treated with water to become mushy.

(Third step) The rice grains and the caking agent are mixed at a predetermined ratio.

In this case, 10 to 15% by weight of a mushy caking agent made from polished rice is added to 100 parts by weight of polished rice selected as rice grains, and mixed using a mixer.

The mixing ratio is selected to be such that cracks and cracks do not occur during the drying process and the adhesion strength between the rice grains is appropriate.

At this time, dried powder materials such as shiitake mushrooms, kelp, beef, and wild vegetables, extracts of shiso and mugwort, or green peas and azuki beans may be mixed as aromatic or coloring materials, if necessary.

(Fourth step) This mixture is packed into molds made of wood, plastic, stainless steel, etc.

In this case, a mold is made in the shape of a rectangular container, and the mixture is poured into the mold and compressed weakly so that the rice grains are packed into the inner surface of the mold without any gaps.

In this case, a mold with an internal capacity of 380 g is used.

(Fifth step) This mixture is left in the mold and dried.

This drying is carried out by natural drying or by a dryer, but in the case of natural drying, it is carried out overnight, and in the case of using a dryer, it is carried out at a temperature and for a time that minimizes the occurrence of cracks or cracks in the mixture.

(Sixth step) A solid body is obtained by this drying.

At this time, when the mixture dries, it shrinks as a whole and becomes easy to release from the mold.

(Seventh step) This solid body is packaged to obtain a product.

For example, the solid rice 3 is packaged using a wrap packaging machine using a heat-shrinkable film 4, and the solid rice grains are hardened by the caking material 2 as shown in Fig. 2.3.
will be manufactured.

In this case, the packaged solid bodies 3 are lined up side by side and wrapped in vinyl or boxed to become a product.

Therefore, if you want to eat it, for example, partially soak one to three pieces of 380g of solid rice 3 in water, wash them lightly, drain the water, put them in a rice cooker, and cook for 10 to 1 hour.
Cook for about 4 minutes, steam for 5 to 10 minutes, and the rice will be fluffy.If using a microwave, put the washed and drained solid rice in a heat-resistant container with a lid, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
It will be cooked in 5 to 10 minutes after steaming.

Since it is solid rice 3 produced in this way, rice grain I
By filling a mixture of I and solidifying material 2 into a mold with a predetermined content I and a predetermined shape, it is possible to arbitrarily and easily obtain a predetermined amount and a predetermined shape. It is possible to obtain solid rice 3 in various sizes and shapes suitable for personal use, gift giving, etc., and the appearance and packaging of the product can be innovative, increasing customer attraction and increasing rice consumption 3. In addition, for home and business use, there is only one hassle in total, and all you have to do is add two predetermined amounts of water to the solid rice, loosen it, and cook. Since the surface of the rice is covered with binder 2, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the flavor and quality of the rice, and since it is shaped like a block like Okoshi confectionery, it is easy to handle during transportation and storage, and it can be used in various forms. You can enjoy cooking by making rice, and by selecting the rice grains and adding flavoring and coloring materials as needed, you can obtain solid rice with different flavors such as sekihan, kayakumeshi, and others. Applications will be expanded.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention can easily and arbitrarily form a solid bed of a predetermined amount and a predetermined shape by filling a mixture of rice grains and a caking agent into a mold with a predetermined content and a predetermined shape. Depending on the shape of the mold, it is possible to obtain solid beds of various sizes and shapes suitable for home use, business use, gifts, etc., and the product appearance and packaging form are novel and attract customers. It is possible to increase the suction power, increase rice consumption, and eliminate the hassle of measuring rice for home and commercial use.All you have to do is add a predetermined amount of water to the solid bed, loosen it, and cook. It is easy to cook rice, and the surface of the rice grains is coated with a caking agent, which prevents deterioration of the flavor and quality of the rice.Also, because it is shaped like a block like Okoshi sweets, it is easy to handle during transportation and storage. It is easy to remove, can be made into various shapes, and can be enjoyed in cooking, and its uses can be expanded and developed.

As described above, the intended purpose can be fully achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the manufacturing process, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the solid bed, and FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of the solid bed. 1. Rice grains, 2. Consolidation material, 3. Solid bed. May 10, 1990

Claims (1)

[Claims] Solid rice characterized by mixing rice grains and a caking agent in a predetermined ratio, filling the mixture into a mold, drying the mixture in the packed state, and packaging the dried solid body. manufacturing method.