How to cook perfect rice

Rice is the food that sustains the world; it is also the gastronomic base of thousands of peoples around the world. Therefore, to talk about rice recipes is to talk about ways of life, crops, history and tradition. 

At home, this conjunction of life's treasures can be found in the "Terres de l'Ebre", in the rice grown in the Delta.

There is a wealth of homely recipes for this gastronomic resource, often incorporating local products and local foods. Today, this traditional legacy is fused with cutting-edge knowledge to care for the territory and focus on sustainability.

All of the heritage of the rice farmers of the Ebro Delta, who love the land and preserve their legacy. All the popular wisdom to help you prepare each variety of rice.

The secrets of the Delta varieties and other rice from around the world

Whether it is Bomba rice, brown rice or Basmati, they all have their own characteristics for cooking and preparing them. Therefore, we have compiled the different cooking methods for each variant for you.

Bomba rice, small, pearly and homogeneous

Its uniform, small grains will give you extra assurance when cooking. You can be sure that all the grains will be cooked at the same time. It is ideal for preparing broths, with meat or fish, which are prepared with a lot of liquid.

The capacity of this variant to absorb liquids mean that it captures all the flavors and aromas of the ingredients. When you have finished cooking it, which takes about fourteen minutes, you will have a spectacular and delicious dish.

If you are just starting out in this wonderful world of gastronomy, bomba rice has another advantage: it is not as easy to overcook as other rice dishes. This will give you a point of security, now that you are starting.
 
Round grain rice for meat and fish recipes
It is the most versatile variety, and you can use it for a wide range of recipes: rice dishes, paellas, or dishes that include meat and vegetables. Round grain rice has a cooking time of approximately thirteen minutes. It is guaranteed to absorb all the flavors and aromas of the ingredients used in the recipe.

Try making desserts with this same variety, the result will surprise you!

Let us recommend a recipe for rice pudding with orange made with the Delta Extra DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) rice variety.  You will only need sixteen minutes of cooking time to prepare a delicious, natural and nutritious dessert.

Choose Carnaroli rice to make risottos

It is a rice of Italian origin, although it is already cultivated in Spain. A variety such as Carnaroli will allow you to take full advantage of the creamy texture it develops during cooking. It is a rice that withstands very well the long elaboration that good risottos require.

With Carnaroli, your Italian-inspired rice dishes will be the star of the table.

Long rice from the Ebro Delta

Salads will look spectacular if you decide to use this longer grain variant.  Cooking the rice will take about fifteen minutes, and once it is cooked and drained, you can prepare your salad.

Combine the ingredients as you like: vegetables, nuts, seeds, cheeses, etc. Finally, to dress your dish you can use exotic sauces, such as soy sauce. On the other hand, if you like more traditional flavors, the option of virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper is delicious. As you see, imagination is power!

Add more nutrients to dishes by using brown rice

Whole foods provide more nutrients and more fiber, as you probably already know. If you like to take care of yourself, this is an excellent option. In addition, the dishes made with this rice have a very interesting texture, which will allow you to make healthy and light rice dishes.

Of course, cooking brown rice takes more time, since it has not been refined. We also advise you to put it in water fifteen minutes before cooking. You must boil it over medium heat for thirty minutes.
 

How do you prepare recipes with Basmati rice?

Basmati is one of the most popular rices in many parts of the world, especially in the Orient. In fact, it is very abundant in India, where it comes from and where it forms the basis of many recipes. It has an unmistakable aroma, mild flavor and remains loose after cooking.
 
So as not to miss any detail of how to prepare these rice varieties, consult this practical cooking guide. Remember that the secret of success is simply the good preparation of your star ingredient.

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