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Gourmet Rices

Our rice and rice blends are selected and bagged to order in resealable mylar pouches. We buy our rice in small, frequent quantities and sell them to you in reasonable pack sizes. Our rice blends are created in-house and are made to order. There are more than 40,000 different varieties of rice worldwide. We offer a selection of the highest quality available.

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	Bamboo Rice Code: BambooRice Price: $10.50 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
This short grain all natural white rice is infused with pure bamboo juice which gives it its green color. When cooked it is a moist pale green and tends to stick together which makes it a great rice for sushi.


	Brown Basmati Rice Code: BrownBasmati Price: $5.45 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Brown Basmati is a long grain, thin rice with a light tan color. It has a earthy, nutty flavor and when cooked it has a firm texture due to Bran Coating which gives it a high fiber content. Used in Asian cooking it can be substituted for any recipe which calls for a brown rice.


	Carnaroli Code: Carnaroli Price: $6.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Carnaroli is short, plump grained rice, and is in the Arborio family of rice however it has a larger grain. When cooked it has a creamy texture with the inner kernel remaining firm. Carnaroli absorbs much more liquid than other rices which makes it the perfect rice for the Italian rish, risotto.


	Himalayan Red Rice Code: HimalayanRice Price: $5.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Himalayan Red Rice contains more of the natural bran then white rice. It has a more complex nutty flavor than white rice and requires a little more cooking time because of the bran content. It goes well with meats, seafood or vegetable dishes. Served hot or cold its pleasing red color makes for an attractive and tasty meal presentation.


	Jasmine Rice Code: JasmineRice Price: $4.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Jasmine has a very delicate soft flavor and a very fragrant aroma. It cooks up fluffy, with a silky texture and a sweet nutty flavor. Used in spicy dishes it I can be used as a substitute for any recipe requiring Basmati Rice.


	Saffron Rice Code: SaffronRice Price: $6.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
The bright pleasing yellow color of Saffron Rice is derived from a blend of ground tumeric, saffron powder and paprika. It is very versitile, as it can be served as a stand alone dish, in a cold salad or a a bed for your favorite meat or vegetable dish.


	White Basmati Rice Code: WhiteBasmati Price: $4.95 Content Net Weight: lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Basmati has a sweet, nutty flavor and a pleasing fragrance. When cooked the grains separate and become fluffy. Often served in Asian and Indian restaurant it makes a great anytime culinary discipline.


	Wild Rice Code: WildRice Price: $10.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Wild Rice is not really rice; it is a seed from an aquatic grass. The rice is very dark brown or black in color and has a chewy, nutty flavor. It is often served with game, such as Venison or Pheasant. Wild Rice with wild mushrooms is a great combination in soups or pilafs. Cooked with cranberries, wild rice makes a great side dish.


	Arborio Rice Code: ArborioRice Price: $4.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Arborio is a white rice grown in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy and also in California. It is short plump grain, and when cooked, it has a creamy texture and absorbsmore liquid than other rices thus requiring additional liquid to be added throughout the cooking period. It is used primarily in the Italian dish, risotto whish often reflects the seasons. In spring use baby vegetables, in Summer, tomato and basil, in Autumn, wild mushrooms and in Winter, seaford. Serve as an entree or side dish.


	Baby Basmati Rice Code: BabyBasmati Price: $9.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Baby Basmati has a more delicate sweet, nutty flavor than regular Basmati. When cooked the grains separate and become fluffy. Often served in Asian and Indian restaurant it makes a great anytime culinary discipline. It is particulaly good in in Indian curries and stews.


	Chinese Black Rice Code: ChineseBlack Price: $10.50 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Chinese Black Rice has a deep black color and when cooked turns an deep dark purple. It is short grained and high in gluten and is perfect for savory as well as sweet dishes. Chines Black Rice is used in many traditional Chinese desserts which require rise while in the West is most ofted served with main courses.


	Purple Sticky Rice Code: PurpleRice Price: $10.50 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Purple Sticky Rice is the perfect rice for pork as well as seafood dishes. It cooks up to a shiny indigo color and has a sweet flavor and sticky texture.


	Quick Cook Wild Rice Code: WildRiceQC Price: $9.95 Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs. Shipping Weight: 2.20 lbs. Quantity in Basket: none
Quick Cook Wild Rice is partially cooked prior to packaging to allow for a quicker cooking time in the kitchen. It has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor and is most often served with venison or pheasant. Quick Cook blends well with Wild Mushrooms in soups or with cranberries as a side dish.