Glossary

• Gahndakeeigunakh
  

  A Native-American word meaning 'Pole' which is used in the production of wild rice. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com.

• Galapong
  

  is ground glutinous rice mixed with water to form soft dough. It is the basis for many Philippine dishes.

• Giidasigun
  

  A Native-American word which means 'Parching' when referring to the production of wild rice. For more information, visit www.gourmethouserice.com.

• Gluten Intolerance
  

  See Celiac Disease.

• Glutinous Rice
  

  White, brown, or black rice characterized by a broad, short grain; which stick together during cooking; mainly used in Asian sweet snacks; also known as Sweet rice, Sticky rice, or Waxy rice.

• Gohan
  

  Referring to cooked rice with vinegar and sugar; which is sometimes used to wrap sushi. This term is primarily used in Japanese-American communities and refers to the Japanese word for cooked rice – shari. However, shari is more commonly used when referring to the vinegared rice used to make sushi.

• Gumbo
  

  Traditional Louisiana dish. A thick soup with a variety of meats (sausage, ham, chicken, or seafood), vegetables and spices served over or with rice.