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]]> Whole rice is a healthier alternative to white rice, and its nutritional value is excellent. But for some cooks, its preparation can be a little more complex and difficult.

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🇮🇹 Oggi dal pescivendolo c’erano dei meravigliosi gamberi rosa e rossi e non ho resistito: mi sono preparata un riso integrale saltato con gamberi, condito con il fumetto fatto con le teste e i carapaci. Il riso integrale è perfetto per queste preparazioni veloci perché resta al dente e ben sgranato. Vi lascio la RICETTA al volo per 4 persone : ✔ pulire 600 grammi di gamberi, pelare e fare a pezzetti mezza carota, sedano e poca cipolla. ✔ Rosolare le verdure in poco olio extravergine, poi unire teste e carapaci dei gamberi. Rosolare a fuoco vivo e schiacciare le teste per fare fuoriuscire i succhi. ✔Sfumare con pochissimo vino bianco e aggiungere un bicchiere d’acqua. ✔Salare e cuocere per 20 minuti. Filtrare il fumetto. ✔ Lessare 300 grammi di riso integrale e scolarlo al dente. ✔ Saltare i gamberi in poco olio extravergine, sale e pepe a fuoco alto. Bastano pochi secondi. ✔ Saltare il riso in padella con un filo di olio e unire qualche cucchiaio di fumetto di gamberi per insaporire il riso. ✔ Aggiungere i gamberi, pepe nero e basilico. BUON PRANZO! ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 🇮🇹 Today I found wonderful pink and red prawns and I could not resist: I prepared a brown rice with prawns, seasoned with a prawns sauce. Brown rice is perfect for these quick preparations because it remains al dente and well-shelled. RECIPE on for 4 people: ✔ clean 600 grams of prawns, peel and chop half carrot, celery and a little onion. ✔ Brown the vegetables in a little extra-virgin olive oil, then add the prawn heads. Brown over high heat and crush the heads to let the juices escape. ✔Smooth with very little white wine and add a glass of water. ✔Salt it and cook for 20 minutes. Filter. ✔ Boil 300 grams of brown rice and drain it al dente. ✔ Skip the prawns in a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper over high heat. Just a few seconds. ✔ Sauté the rice in a pan with a little oil and add a few tablespoons of prawns sauce to flavor the rice. ✔ Add the prawns, black pepper and basil. GOOD LUNCH!

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So how do you make the perfect whole rice?

First, heat a saucepan over medium heat with some oil and add the rice, along with the spices of your choice. Salt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, or scallions—all go great with whole rice.

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I want to talk about rice: it's a cereal grain easy to be digested and rich in B-group vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, selenium and iron. It's always better to choose whole cereal grains, cause they are richer in vitamins, minerals and fibers and have a lower glycemic index. Whole basmati rice is a nutty and fragrant rice and keeps it's crunchiness after cooking. It's the one with the lowest fat content. Whole red rice is a sweet and aromatic variety. It's rich in polyphenols and mineral salts and helps reducing the bad cholesterol levels. Venus black rice has an intense flavor and is rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties. It's high in fibers, contain vitamin E and has the highest protein content. From top to bottom: whole basmati rice, whole rice, whole red long rice, venus black rice. // 🇮🇹 Stasera vi voglio parlare del riso: è un cereale facilmente digeribile e ad alto valore biologico, ricco di vitamine del gruppo B, fosforo, potassio, magnesio, calcio, rame, zinco, selenio e ferro. Come sempre è da preferire il riso integrale, che è più ricco di vitamine, minerali e fibre e a minor impatto glicemico. Il riso basmati integrale è un riso fragrante e profumato, che resta sempre sodo e con i chicchi separati. È quello con minor contenuto lipidico. Il riso rosso integrale è una varietà dal sapore dolce e aromatico e che resta sempre croccante. E’ ricco di polifenoli e sali minerali, inoltre aiuta ad abbassare i livelli di colesterolo cattivo. Il riso venere ha un sapore intenso ed è ricco di antociani, antiossidanti noti per le loro proprietà antinfiammatorie e antinvecchiamento. È ricco di fibre, contiene vitamina E e è quello col contenuto proteico più elevato. Dall'alto al basso: riso basmati integrale, riso integrale, riso rosso lungo integrale, riso nero venere.

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For each cup of rice, add 1 1/4 cups of boiling water. Close the lid, and cook over low heat until the rice is ready. Each type of rice needs a different cooking time, and over time you will understand how long the rice you use needs.

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WHOLE RICE WITH CURRY AND COCONUT (🇬🇧Below ⬇) Ingredientes (2 personas): 🔺140gr de arroz integral crudo 🔺1c/p de aceite de coco 🔺1c/p de sal 🔺1c/p de pimienta negra 🔺1c/p de curry 🔺160gr de pollo 🔺1 cebolla Preparación: Para el arroz integral: 1⃣ Limpiar bien el arroz 2⃣ Hervir agua en una olla y cocinar el arroz durante 25-30 minutos 3⃣ Escurrir con agua fría debajo del grifo. A continuación introducir en la olla vacía 1c/p de aceite de coco, sal, pimienta y curry al gusto. Saltear el arroz durante unos minutos Para la cebolla: 1⃣ Añadir aceite de oliva a una sartén. Cuando esta esté caliente saltear la cebolla cortada a trocitos pequeños. Añadirle un vaso de vino blanco para cocinar y dejar que vaya haciendo chup-chup, hasta que se quede seca. Añadir un vaso de agua y repetir el proceso hasta que la cebolla quede “caramelizada” Para el pollo: 3⃣ Añadir aceite de oliva a una sartén. Cuando esta esté caliente cocinar el pollo cortado en daditos añadiendo pimienta al gusto ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Ingredients (2 people): 🔺140gr of raw brown rice 🔺1 tea spoon of coconut oil 🔺1 tea spoon of of salt 🔺1 tea spoon of black pepper 🔺1 tea spoon of of curry 🔺160gr of chicken 🔺1 onion Preparation: For the brown rice: 1⃣ Clean the rice well 2⃣ Boil water in a pot and cook the rice for 25-30 minutes 3⃣ Drain with cold water under the tap. Then add 1 tea spoon of of coconut oil, salt, pepper and curry in the empty pot. Sauté the rice for a few minutes For the onion: 1⃣ Cut the onions into strips 2⃣Add olive oil to a pan. When it is hot, sauté the onion. Add a glass of white wine and let it cook until it’s dry. Add a glass of water and repeat the process until the onion is "caramelized" (2-3 times more, it takes time) For the chicken: 1⃣ Cut the chicken into cubes 2⃣ Add olive oil to a pan. When it is hot, cook the chicken adding pepper to taste #comeypedalea #alwayskeep #alwayskeepteam #nutrition #nutricionista #nutricionistadeportiva #nutriciondeportiva #healthy #healthydiet #healthylifestyle #dieta #dietasaludable #recetas #comidareal #comida #recoverymeal #realfooder #ciclismo #ciclismofemenino #cycling #cocorice #wholerice #arrozintegral

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At the end of cooking, leave the lid closed for another 5-10 minutes, to allow the rice to absorb the remaining moisture in the pot. Only then remove the lid and crumble the rice gently with a fork so that the rice does not stick.

Whole rice is especially suitable in soups, with various sauces, as a side dish, in a hot or cold salad, and as a stew.

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]]> Black Rice: The Super Rice For You https://thedancingcucumber.com/black-rice-the-super-rice-for-you/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:58:52 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2690 Rice is typically used in Southeast Asian countries and it’s a mega staple at the table. It can be eaten as part of the main dish and sometimes it can be used in glutinous rice form as a desert. It’s the third most sought after agricultural commodity in the world and it has long-standing roots […]

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]]> Rice is typically used in Southeast Asian countries and it’s a mega staple at the table. It can be eaten as part of the main dish and sometimes it can be used in glutinous rice form as a desert. It’s the third most sought after agricultural commodity in the world and it has long-standing roots in the Asian region.

Rice is made up of carbs with little traces of protein and almost no fat. Its main service is to give your body the energy it needs. Black rice is considered one of the healthiest types of rice out there and here are some facts to explain why.

Forbidden Rice

Black rice is also called forbidden rice and for good reasons. Health experts suggest that black rice is rich in antioxidants similar to that of blueberries. They’re a rich color and they contain a high level of anti-oxidants and can even help prevent cardiovascular diseases too!

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Vegan Black rice pudding with coconut and mango! 🥭 🥥 ⠀⠀ Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, is a variety of rice that is black in colour and turns purple on cooking. It’s rich in antioxidants, iron and vitamin E and is found in many south Asian countries. ⠀⠀ This sticky rice pudding is famous in Indonesia (please correct me if I’m wrong) and is cooked in coconut milk! It’s not very sweet and is extremely pleasant to eat. ⠀⠀ Recipe: 1/4 cup black rice 3/4 cup coconut milk 1 1/4 cup water Small pinch of salt. 1-2 drops vanilla essence 1 1/2 tbsp@of sugar Mango to serve Toasted coconut shavings to serve ⠀⠀ 1. Add the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water and salt in a non-stick pan and bring it to a boil. 2. Once boiled, Lower the heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes. 3. Now add the sugar, cardamom powder, vanilla and mix well. 4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, while stirring once in between. If the liquid falls short, add 1/4 cup more of water. The cooking time depends on the rice, the older it is, the longer it’ll take to cook. Alternately, you can even soak the rice for 4-5 hours to decrease the cooking time. 5. Once the rice is done (it might take longer), remove from heat and let it cool. It should not be too dry as it will soak more liquid once cooled. 6. Enjoy warm or cold with a splash of coconut milk, cold mango and toasted coconut! ⠀⠀ * things to remember – this Indonesian pudding tastes best with mango. The cooking time depends on the quality of the grain. Since I have not soaked it, it’s important to cook this in a nonstick pan and keep it COVERED while cooking. Do not open it frequently. ENJOY!!! ❤❤ ⠀⠀ ——————————————— #vegetarian #mumbaifoodie #foodbossindia #ramenhairedgirl #foodofmumbai #foodtalkindia #foodiesofindia #vegetarianrecipes #easyrecipes #vegan #veganrecipes #coconutmilk #blackrice #blackricepudding #mangopudding #desserts #indonesianfood #sweetblackrice #mango #kingoffruits #breakfast #healthylifestyle #foodphotography #eathealthy #veganfood #coconut #vegano #organicfood #eatfamous #ipreview via @preview.app

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Detoxifies the Body

Naturally, the great thing about black rice is that it also has phytonutrients which help free the body from toxins and pollutants. It’s great for your liver and can help your body detoxify after eating junk food. Try black rice paired with some stir-fried vegetables – it’s gonna taste scrumptious for sure!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> whole grains Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:50:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How To Cook Whole Rice Easily https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-cook-whole-rice-easily/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:58:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5540 Whole rice is a healthier alternative to white rice, and its nutritional value is excellent. But for some cooks, its preparation can be a little more complex and difficult. So how do you make the perfect whole rice? First, heat a saucepan over medium heat with some oil and add the rice, along with the […]

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]]> Whole rice is a healthier alternative to white rice, and its nutritional value is excellent. But for some cooks, its preparation can be a little more complex and difficult.

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🇮🇹 Oggi dal pescivendolo c’erano dei meravigliosi gamberi rosa e rossi e non ho resistito: mi sono preparata un riso integrale saltato con gamberi, condito con il fumetto fatto con le teste e i carapaci. Il riso integrale è perfetto per queste preparazioni veloci perché resta al dente e ben sgranato. Vi lascio la RICETTA al volo per 4 persone : ✔ pulire 600 grammi di gamberi, pelare e fare a pezzetti mezza carota, sedano e poca cipolla. ✔ Rosolare le verdure in poco olio extravergine, poi unire teste e carapaci dei gamberi. Rosolare a fuoco vivo e schiacciare le teste per fare fuoriuscire i succhi. ✔Sfumare con pochissimo vino bianco e aggiungere un bicchiere d’acqua. ✔Salare e cuocere per 20 minuti. Filtrare il fumetto. ✔ Lessare 300 grammi di riso integrale e scolarlo al dente. ✔ Saltare i gamberi in poco olio extravergine, sale e pepe a fuoco alto. Bastano pochi secondi. ✔ Saltare il riso in padella con un filo di olio e unire qualche cucchiaio di fumetto di gamberi per insaporire il riso. ✔ Aggiungere i gamberi, pepe nero e basilico. BUON PRANZO! ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 🇮🇹 Today I found wonderful pink and red prawns and I could not resist: I prepared a brown rice with prawns, seasoned with a prawns sauce. Brown rice is perfect for these quick preparations because it remains al dente and well-shelled. RECIPE on for 4 people: ✔ clean 600 grams of prawns, peel and chop half carrot, celery and a little onion. ✔ Brown the vegetables in a little extra-virgin olive oil, then add the prawn heads. Brown over high heat and crush the heads to let the juices escape. ✔Smooth with very little white wine and add a glass of water. ✔Salt it and cook for 20 minutes. Filter. ✔ Boil 300 grams of brown rice and drain it al dente. ✔ Skip the prawns in a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper over high heat. Just a few seconds. ✔ Sauté the rice in a pan with a little oil and add a few tablespoons of prawns sauce to flavor the rice. ✔ Add the prawns, black pepper and basil. GOOD LUNCH!

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So how do you make the perfect whole rice?

First, heat a saucepan over medium heat with some oil and add the rice, along with the spices of your choice. Salt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, or scallions—all go great with whole rice.

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I want to talk about rice: it's a cereal grain easy to be digested and rich in B-group vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, selenium and iron. It's always better to choose whole cereal grains, cause they are richer in vitamins, minerals and fibers and have a lower glycemic index. Whole basmati rice is a nutty and fragrant rice and keeps it's crunchiness after cooking. It's the one with the lowest fat content. Whole red rice is a sweet and aromatic variety. It's rich in polyphenols and mineral salts and helps reducing the bad cholesterol levels. Venus black rice has an intense flavor and is rich in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties. It's high in fibers, contain vitamin E and has the highest protein content. From top to bottom: whole basmati rice, whole rice, whole red long rice, venus black rice. // 🇮🇹 Stasera vi voglio parlare del riso: è un cereale facilmente digeribile e ad alto valore biologico, ricco di vitamine del gruppo B, fosforo, potassio, magnesio, calcio, rame, zinco, selenio e ferro. Come sempre è da preferire il riso integrale, che è più ricco di vitamine, minerali e fibre e a minor impatto glicemico. Il riso basmati integrale è un riso fragrante e profumato, che resta sempre sodo e con i chicchi separati. È quello con minor contenuto lipidico. Il riso rosso integrale è una varietà dal sapore dolce e aromatico e che resta sempre croccante. E’ ricco di polifenoli e sali minerali, inoltre aiuta ad abbassare i livelli di colesterolo cattivo. Il riso venere ha un sapore intenso ed è ricco di antociani, antiossidanti noti per le loro proprietà antinfiammatorie e antinvecchiamento. È ricco di fibre, contiene vitamina E e è quello col contenuto proteico più elevato. Dall'alto al basso: riso basmati integrale, riso integrale, riso rosso lungo integrale, riso nero venere.

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For each cup of rice, add 1 1/4 cups of boiling water. Close the lid, and cook over low heat until the rice is ready. Each type of rice needs a different cooking time, and over time you will understand how long the rice you use needs.

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WHOLE RICE WITH CURRY AND COCONUT (🇬🇧Below ⬇) Ingredientes (2 personas): 🔺140gr de arroz integral crudo 🔺1c/p de aceite de coco 🔺1c/p de sal 🔺1c/p de pimienta negra 🔺1c/p de curry 🔺160gr de pollo 🔺1 cebolla Preparación: Para el arroz integral: 1⃣ Limpiar bien el arroz 2⃣ Hervir agua en una olla y cocinar el arroz durante 25-30 minutos 3⃣ Escurrir con agua fría debajo del grifo. A continuación introducir en la olla vacía 1c/p de aceite de coco, sal, pimienta y curry al gusto. Saltear el arroz durante unos minutos Para la cebolla: 1⃣ Añadir aceite de oliva a una sartén. Cuando esta esté caliente saltear la cebolla cortada a trocitos pequeños. Añadirle un vaso de vino blanco para cocinar y dejar que vaya haciendo chup-chup, hasta que se quede seca. Añadir un vaso de agua y repetir el proceso hasta que la cebolla quede “caramelizada” Para el pollo: 3⃣ Añadir aceite de oliva a una sartén. Cuando esta esté caliente cocinar el pollo cortado en daditos añadiendo pimienta al gusto ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Ingredients (2 people): 🔺140gr of raw brown rice 🔺1 tea spoon of coconut oil 🔺1 tea spoon of of salt 🔺1 tea spoon of black pepper 🔺1 tea spoon of of curry 🔺160gr of chicken 🔺1 onion Preparation: For the brown rice: 1⃣ Clean the rice well 2⃣ Boil water in a pot and cook the rice for 25-30 minutes 3⃣ Drain with cold water under the tap. Then add 1 tea spoon of of coconut oil, salt, pepper and curry in the empty pot. Sauté the rice for a few minutes For the onion: 1⃣ Cut the onions into strips 2⃣Add olive oil to a pan. When it is hot, sauté the onion. Add a glass of white wine and let it cook until it’s dry. Add a glass of water and repeat the process until the onion is "caramelized" (2-3 times more, it takes time) For the chicken: 1⃣ Cut the chicken into cubes 2⃣ Add olive oil to a pan. When it is hot, cook the chicken adding pepper to taste #comeypedalea #alwayskeep #alwayskeepteam #nutrition #nutricionista #nutricionistadeportiva #nutriciondeportiva #healthy #healthydiet #healthylifestyle #dieta #dietasaludable #recetas #comidareal #comida #recoverymeal #realfooder #ciclismo #ciclismofemenino #cycling #cocorice #wholerice #arrozintegral

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At the end of cooking, leave the lid closed for another 5-10 minutes, to allow the rice to absorb the remaining moisture in the pot. Only then remove the lid and crumble the rice gently with a fork so that the rice does not stick.

Whole rice is especially suitable in soups, with various sauces, as a side dish, in a hot or cold salad, and as a stew.

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]]> Black Rice: The Super Rice For You https://thedancingcucumber.com/black-rice-the-super-rice-for-you/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:58:52 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2690 Rice is typically used in Southeast Asian countries and it’s a mega staple at the table. It can be eaten as part of the main dish and sometimes it can be used in glutinous rice form as a desert. It’s the third most sought after agricultural commodity in the world and it has long-standing roots […]

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]]> Rice is typically used in Southeast Asian countries and it’s a mega staple at the table. It can be eaten as part of the main dish and sometimes it can be used in glutinous rice form as a desert. It’s the third most sought after agricultural commodity in the world and it has long-standing roots in the Asian region.

Rice is made up of carbs with little traces of protein and almost no fat. Its main service is to give your body the energy it needs. Black rice is considered one of the healthiest types of rice out there and here are some facts to explain why.

Forbidden Rice

Black rice is also called forbidden rice and for good reasons. Health experts suggest that black rice is rich in antioxidants similar to that of blueberries. They’re a rich color and they contain a high level of anti-oxidants and can even help prevent cardiovascular diseases too!

View this post on Instagram

Vegan Black rice pudding with coconut and mango! 🥭 🥥 ⠀⠀ Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, is a variety of rice that is black in colour and turns purple on cooking. It’s rich in antioxidants, iron and vitamin E and is found in many south Asian countries. ⠀⠀ This sticky rice pudding is famous in Indonesia (please correct me if I’m wrong) and is cooked in coconut milk! It’s not very sweet and is extremely pleasant to eat. ⠀⠀ Recipe: 1/4 cup black rice 3/4 cup coconut milk 1 1/4 cup water Small pinch of salt. 1-2 drops vanilla essence 1 1/2 tbsp@of sugar Mango to serve Toasted coconut shavings to serve ⠀⠀ 1. Add the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water and salt in a non-stick pan and bring it to a boil. 2. Once boiled, Lower the heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes. 3. Now add the sugar, cardamom powder, vanilla and mix well. 4. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, while stirring once in between. If the liquid falls short, add 1/4 cup more of water. The cooking time depends on the rice, the older it is, the longer it’ll take to cook. Alternately, you can even soak the rice for 4-5 hours to decrease the cooking time. 5. Once the rice is done (it might take longer), remove from heat and let it cool. It should not be too dry as it will soak more liquid once cooled. 6. Enjoy warm or cold with a splash of coconut milk, cold mango and toasted coconut! ⠀⠀ * things to remember – this Indonesian pudding tastes best with mango. The cooking time depends on the quality of the grain. Since I have not soaked it, it’s important to cook this in a nonstick pan and keep it COVERED while cooking. Do not open it frequently. ENJOY!!! ❤❤ ⠀⠀ ——————————————— #vegetarian #mumbaifoodie #foodbossindia #ramenhairedgirl #foodofmumbai #foodtalkindia #foodiesofindia #vegetarianrecipes #easyrecipes #vegan #veganrecipes #coconutmilk #blackrice #blackricepudding #mangopudding #desserts #indonesianfood #sweetblackrice #mango #kingoffruits #breakfast #healthylifestyle #foodphotography #eathealthy #veganfood #coconut #vegano #organicfood #eatfamous #ipreview via @preview.app

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Detoxifies the Body

Naturally, the great thing about black rice is that it also has phytonutrients which help free the body from toxins and pollutants. It’s great for your liver and can help your body detoxify after eating junk food. Try black rice paired with some stir-fried vegetables – it’s gonna taste scrumptious for sure!

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