Basmati
The Indian essential
Basmati Rice
Great with Indian food
With its slender grains and nutty flavour, Basmati rice is a culinary gem from the Indian subcontinent that has become a cultural symbol of the lands where it is grown.
The fragrant one
Each grain is as unique as a snowflake, nurtured by farmers who hold its legacy close to their hearts. When cooked, it transforms into a delicate and fluffy canvas, capable of absorbing the rich flavours of its surroundings. With Basmati rice, every meal is an ode to the beauty of simplicity and a celebration of the world's diverse culinary traditions that will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Cooking instructions
Pre-Cooking:
Rinse the rice thoroughly.
Boil on Stove Top
- Add 1 cup of rice and 6 to 8 cups of cold tap water to a saucepan.
- Leave uncovered and bring to a boil on a higher heat stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
- When desired texture is reached, remove from heat, drain in a colander and serve.
Absorption Method
- Add 1 cup of rice and 1 and 1/2 cups of cold tap water to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil on a medium to high heat stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes until tender stirring occasionally.
- When desired texture is reached, remove from heat, stand covered for 3 to 5 minutes and serve.
Rice Cooker
- Rinse rice twice with cold water.
- Add 1 cup of rice to cooker bowl and add 1 and 1/2 cups of cold tap water.
- Turn on rice cooker and follow manufacturers instructions.
- For best results allow to stand covered in the cooker for 5 mins at the end of the cooking time.
Tips: Use a large cooking pot with wider base giving rice maximum space to expand.
Do not prepare large quantity of rice in small pot.
Gently fluff rice with a fork before serving.
