Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world. PADDY is a term used to describe the wetland environment in which rice is grown, and GRAIN is the harvested product of this crop. Aroni is a type of rice dish popular in India, Pilaf is a type of rice dish popular in Middle Eastern countries, Spanish rice is a type of rice dish popular in Latin America, and Texasschool is a type of rice dish popular in the United States. Putthroughastrainer is a process used to separate the husk from the GRAIN of rice.