concept   soak
culture   Asian countries
statement   Soaking rice before cooking is a common practice in Asian countries to improve texture and soften grains.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 soak Asian countries Soaking rice before cooking is a common practice to soften the grains and improve the texture of the cooked rice. 1
2 sofrito Asian Sofrito is not commonly used in European or Asian cuisines and may not be a familiar concept in these regions. 1
3 sojourn Asian countries A sojourn is often viewed as a period of spiritual reflection or seeking enlightenment, and may involve visits to religious or sacred sites. 1