Festive Yellow Rice
Rice, Oryza sativa, is the second most widely grown and eaten grain worldwide. Over 3.5 billion people consider rice a staple. Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio, Carnaroli, are just some of the rice varieties but are there lots more varieties that most people don’t know of. Worldwide there are over 40,000 varieties – each with its distinctive flavor and properties. Some rice varieties are associated with specific techniques. Examples include Carnaroli rice used for Italian risotto and the Sushi rice used for…