Coconut cream is typically used in cakes, desserts and curries to improve the aroma and flavor of the dishes. Its health benefits are well known – fights off intrusive bacteria and viruses, encourages normal brain growth and healthy bones and its anti-carcinogenic and anti-pathogenic properties can keep cancer at bay too.
Parboiled rice is rice that's been partly boiled in the husk, soaked, steamed and dried. Parboiled rice is a better source of potassium, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B-6 than regular white rice because of this special processing.
Glutinous rice is grown primarily in East and Southeast Asia and is particularly sticky when cooked. The grains are opaque and have low amylose content. Including sticky rice in one's diet offers health benefits by increasing one's intake of important minerals and vitamins.
Special rice consists of rice mixed with variations of herbs and spices. Different herbs and spices are used depending on the type of dish being served with the rice.