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Cooked Rice
kΚkt raΙͺs
Definitions
1
Food Β· Staple
Common
Represents cooked white rice in a bowl, a staple food in many Asian cuisines. Used to indicate rice-based meals, Asian food generally, or simple home cooking.
Often used when discussing meals, cooking, or dining out, particularly for Asian cuisine.
Made the perfect chicken curry with π tonight!
Personal social media post
Craving some good Thai food ππ₯’
Messaging app
Rice is a dietary staple for over half the world's population, with particular significance in East and Southeast Asian cultures.
2
Food Β· Metaphorical
Uncommon
Symbolizes simplicity, purity, or basic sustenance. Can represent plain or bland things, or the concept of essential nourishment.
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate something basic, simple, or pure.
Sometimes you just need the simple things in life π
Instagram caption
In many cultures, plain white rice represents the foundation of a meal or the essentials of life.
Cultural Context
Rice cultivation dates back over 10,000 years in Asia and has shaped civilizations, economies, and cultural practices throughout history.
In many Asian cultures, rice symbolizes wealth, fertility, and good fortune. The ability to provide rice indicates prosperity and security.
While Western users often associate rice with Asian cuisine, it's a daily staple across diverse regions including Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Regional Variations
India
Represents daily meals across most regions, not specifically Asian cuisine. Used frequently in food contexts.
United States
Primarily associated with Asian cuisine rather than as a general food staple. Often used when discussing takeout or restaurant meals.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Typically used in practical contexts like family meal planning or restaurant recommendations.
Gen_Z: Often used in food posts, particularly highlighting diverse cuisines and global eating habits. Common in recipe-sharing on TikTok.
Older: Less frequent usage, mainly in straightforward food-related messages rather than metaphorical contexts.
Millennials: Frequently used when discussing home cooking, meal prep, and international cuisines. Popular in Instagram food photography.
Common Combinations
ππ₯’
Asian cuisine, particularly East Asian food like Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
Represents eating rice with chopsticks, a common practice in East Asian cultures
ππ
Curry and rice, a popular meal combination across many Asian cuisines
Particularly relevant to Japanese, Indian, and Southeast Asian food contexts
ππ₯
Rice dishes or rice-based meals like paella, biryani, or risotto
Represents fusion or multicultural rice dishes beyond plain white rice