Rice paper: An edible, translucent paper made from water and the
pith of a tropical shrub called the rice-paper tree. Rice flour also is
sometimes used. Rice paper is used to wrap foods and can be prepared by
soaking or deep-frying.
Rice vinegar: A mild vinegar made from rice. Found in Asian
sections
of supermarkets or specialty markets.
Ricotta cheese: A fresh, moist, slightly sweet Italian-style cheese
similar to cottage cheese. Used in savory dishes such as lasagna and
desserts
such as cheesecake.
Roma tomatoes: Small, pear-shaped tomatoes; also called Italian or
plum tomatoes. Often used for making sauce or paste because they are
fleshy
and have few seeds. |