What does RICED mean?

Definition of Riced 1. Parts of Speech

Riced is a verb.

2. Definitions

To rice means to press cooked potatoes, vegetables or fruits through a sieve or ricer to make them into a fine, rice-like texture. It is also used to describe the process of shredding meat into small pieces, resembling grains of rice.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /raɪst/
• UK: /raɪst/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "rice" comes from the Latin word "oryza," which means "rice." The use of a ricer or sieve to make a rice-like texture of food has been around for centuries. Ricing is commonly used in cooking to create fluffy mashed potatoes, smooth baby food, or finely grated vegetables for soups, stews, and casseroles. It is also used to describe the process of shredding meat into small pieces, resembling grains of rice.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms for riced are mashed, grated, shredded, and pureed.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to riced are cried, dicer, cider, and dicey.

7. Example Sentences

• She riced the cooked potatoes to make them fluffy and smooth.
• The chef riced the vegetables to add texture to the soup.
• He riced the chicken to make it easier for his baby to eat.
• The recipe calls for riced cauliflower instead of rice to make it low-carb.