I was thinking about making a spiced basmati pilaf and I’m not sure how to go about doing it. I was assuming I’d saute 2 cups of rice in a little oil, add a little ground cardamom, ground corriander, and a few whole...

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My favorite basmati rice is a Vigo brand aged basmati. I’ve been able to get this once in PDX by ordering an entire case through a distributor. Otherwise, I rely on my Austin, TX friends to bring it or ship it to me. Yes,...

You can get various types all over the city. Ther are interesting hybrids in smaller packaging at whole foods ect ect. Texmati Jasmati Hybrids of Jasmine and Basmati Rice. For actual Basmati Or Jasmine, go to chinatown or washington...

I believe it is generally a white long grain rice - though not as long as basmati. Many Latin American countries grow rice, but also import it from the US and elsewhere. (My husband sells rice to Latin America – I’ll...

Today I developed interest in rice like a weevil in a kitchen cabinet. I bought - Butanese red rice - Forbidden China black rice - Kalijira baby basmati (so cute) - Sweet brown rice There’s a good article on Chow which describes...

Carnaroli rice makes for creamy risotto with distinct grains.

I also had a friend in Thailand that co-founded Siamati—company that grew basmati in Thailand. In any case Lao sticky rice is best—Kao Dok Mali and Neiu Sanpatong being my vfavorite varieties.

Many hounds like to toast long-grain rice, especially basmati, in oil or butter for a few minutes before adding water or stock to enhance its flavor. Whether you choose a neutral oil, olive oil, or butter depends on your taste...

Aromatic, golden, and nearly impossible to find.

I have a strong opinion on this subject. If I use normal long-grain or basmati rice in my cooker the rice grains do tend to mush together and the rice is unsuitable for freezing (as leftover cooked rice). However, if I use...

I have tried cooking brown basmati rice in a rice cooker and it came out unedible. Brown rice takes twice as long to cook as white if you cook it on the top of the store so I assume that the rice cooker can’t adjust the...

Would it be better to store rice (both aged basmati and short grain koshihikari in ten pound bags) in the refrigerator, in their original opened bags, or should I empty them out into an airtight tin or bin of some sort? If the...

I recently had some plain rice at an Iranian restaurant, and it was the lightest, fluffiest rice I’ve ever had. I know it was Basmati rice, but beyond that...??? Anyone have a recipe, or a URL that might have the recipe?...

into the rice" is just smoke. Unprocessed basmati rice is a natural product, with a delicious aroma and flavor. I would rinse it well, then sub cup-for-cup for converted. If you’re lucky enough to have aged basmati, rinse,...