What is "kadrai" as a cooking ingredient?

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The discussion revolves around the term "kadrai" as it appears in a cooking video related to puffing rice. Participants explore its meaning and implications, considering whether it refers to a cooking utensil or an ingredient in the process.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that "kadrai" is used in the context of puffing rice, questioning its exact nature.
  • Another participant proposes that "aluminum kadrai" indicates it is a type of pot or pan rather than an ingredient.
  • A third participant notes that "kadrai" may be Lithuanian for 'frame' or 'group', and aligns with the idea that it refers to the pan used for frying rice.
  • One participant speculates that "kadrai" could refer to an inorganic powder added to the rice, potentially substituting for sand in the puffing process.
  • Another participant points out that the video explicitly mentions "Puffed Rice Without Oil and Sand," suggesting that the white powder might be salt.
  • A later reply concurs that "kadrai" is likely the pan and identifies the white powder as salt.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether "kadrai" refers to a cooking utensil or an ingredient, with no consensus reached on its exact meaning.

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Some interpretations depend on linguistic nuances and the specific context of the video, which may not be fully resolved within the discussion.

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A Youtube video shows using "kadrai" as an ingredient in puffing rice. What is "kadrai"?
A Youtube video, which I can't translate, shows using "kadrai" as a component in puffing rice. What is "kadrai"?

4:13 in
 
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"Aluminum kadrai" suggests it is not a component, but kind of the pot/pan used, doesn't it?
 
Two minutes with Google shows 'kadrai' is Lithuanian and may be interpreted as 'frame' or as 'group'. There may be other interpretations but I stopped there.

As @Borek suggested, the video seems to refer to the pan the rice is initially fried in. It looks much like a Chinese Wok, or bowl shaped frying pan. (that should be a rather common kitchen "ingredient." :oldbiggrin: )
 
The guy in the video doesn't look nor sound Lithuanian :wink:
 
Borek said:
"Aluminum kadrai" suggests it is not a component, but kind of the pot/pan used, doesn't it?

In the video, I think it is the white powder added to the rice. A different technique of puffing rice is to add rice to hot sand. The "kadrai" in the video might be an inorganic powder that substitutes for sand.
 
If you watched the movie, the text at the top of the movie screen says "Puffed Rice Without Oil and Sand".
The text overlays at 4:13 and 4:22 refer to "SALT."
 
Yes, I agree. The "kadrai" is the pan and the white powder is salt.
 

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