Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

BASMATI RICE, BROWN

Description:
Literally translated as "queen of fragrance," basmati has been grown in the Himalayan Foothills of India and Pakistan for thousands of years.  Brown Basmati Rice is a thin, long grain that is light beige in color.  Brown Basmati retains the outside Bran layer that gives it a higher fiber content and more predominant aroma than White Basmati.  Brown Basmati has a rich, nutty flavor and cooks up easily into separate, fluffy grains that have a firm texture.  You can substitute Brown Basmati wherever a recipe calls for Brown Rice.  Brown Basmati is an excellent choice when a fluffier, drier texture is desired and provides protein and carbohydrates as well as Vitamin B, which aids in digestion.

Suggested Use:

Use Brown Basmati Rice in any dish calling for Brown Rice.  Brown Basmati Rice is superb in lentil dishes, vegetable soups and casseroles.  Excellent in Thai style pork stew, Indian vegetable rice, popcorn chicken, spicy curries or stir-fry.  Can be mixed with dried fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs and spices for added flavor.