"GoombaP" > wrote:

>I agree with you that the old metal pots were (and are) great but for a
>different reason. What you tossed out I turn into a wonderful drink called
>shikye.
>After taking out your "good" rice, add a pint of water and 2 tablespoons of
>sugar to the pot and simmer for a few minutes, scraping the rice from the
>bottom. Refrigerate and when cold serve the drink with a sprig of mint or a
>slice of ginger, rice and all.

Glad you brought this up. I have some Asian friends who like the
crusty part as a contrast.

Jay