Brown Rice

Brown Rice

The main characteristic of brown rice is the presence of the outer bran layers of the grain. Not only does this attribute to a robust taste but it also retains all the valuable nutritional properties. Brown rice is well known for its high levels of vitamin B and minerals as well as high fiber contents.

✔ Origin: Guyana, Thailand and EU (Italy, Greece, Spain)
✔ There are various types: a.o. long grain, parboiled and fragrant
✔ Taste: full nutty taste and firm bite
✔ Cooking time: long grain and fragrant abt. 25 minutes parboiled (2% polished) abt. 15 minutes
✔ Cooking characteristics: dry cooking
✔ Dishes: stir-fried and vegetarian dishes