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A medium-grain variety of rice from China that has a covering of black bran. When cooked, the rice has a distinctive nutty flavor, a slightly chewy texture, and the color becomes dark purple.
A type of rice, named after a town in northwest Italy, that is one of the most popular varieties used for Italian risotto recipes.
A rice product marketed as a convenience food in which parboiled rice is sealed in a plastic bag. The home cook simply plunges the bag into a pan of boiling water and it is cooked for the length of time called for on the package instructions.
A hybrid variety of aromatic rice that is a cross between Thailand's jasmine rice and India's basmati rice.
An aromatic rice that is grown primarily in the southwestern United States. When cooked, this rice is not as aromatic as basmati rice, but is more flavorful and aromatic than other long-grain rice from the U.
A short-grain Italian rice that is excellent for the preparation of risotto, which is a creamy Italian rice dish.
Rice that has been parboiled and then rolled, flattened, and dried to produce flakes. The flakes come in different thicknesses depending on the pressure used in the flattening process.
A long-grain aromatic rice that is a hybrid variety of Della rice, which is popular in the southern U.S.
A long-grain rice that is approximately four times longer than it is wide. Basmati is one of the most popular long-grain rice varieties due to its texture, nutty flavor, and popcorn-like aroma.
A snack food created with rice products in order to produce a chip that provides an alternative flavor and option to other varieties of chips.
Asian short-grain rice that has a sticky texture, a sweet flavor, and is high in starch. The stickiness of the rice allows it to be packed together and formed into balls or squares, such as for rice cakes or sushi.
A short-grained rice that becomes tender, yet sticky and dense when cooked. The firm consistency is desired for shaping into sushi blocks or for handling when using chopsticks.
A type of candied food spread made from rice that is similar in appearance to a marshmallow creme. Produced and flavored with rice syrups, Rice Crème is sweet flavored and can be served as a sandwich spread over peanut butter, as a hot chocolate topping, as a dessert topping, or as an ingredient for sweet bars and baked goods.
A type of medium-grain Italian rice that is known for its natural black and rust colored grains and its pleasing aroma.
A short-grain rice variety that is one of the best for the production of sake, which is a popular Japanese rice wine.
A type of wheat bread enhanced with the addition of cooked wild rice. The wild rice provides a delicious, nutty flavor and interesting texture to the bread.
A medium-grain variety of rice from China that has a covering of black bran. When cooked, the rice has a distinctive nutty flavor, a slightly chewy texture, and the color becomes dark purple.
White translucent, slightly curved, thin tubes that are approximately 1 inch long. Rice macaroni is made from rice flour.
A spicy aromatic rice that was developed by the California-based company, Lundberg Family Farms. Black Japonica® is a combination of an Asian black short-grain rice and a medium-grain mahogany rice that were grown together in the same field.
An Italian white rice with short, plump grains, which have a creamy consistency when cooked. They are commonly used in risotto dishes and have a high starch content.
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