Cooking Ratio

1 Rice : 2 Water

Grain type

Basmati extra long 1121 & Wild long-grain rice

Ideal for

A special side compliments fish or meats, and is delicious cold in salads with legumes for summer platters, vegetarian or not. This blend is not sticky, and can be extremely versatile.

Aroma

Fragrant Basmati gets a hint of a woodsy scent from the wild rice.

Flavour

Basmati is naturally slightly nutty, the pairing with wild just makes it a richer nutty flavour.

Texture

The fluffy tender long grains of the basmati get a bit of chew from the more al dente wild rice.

Visual

The superbly long white grains of basmati 1121 is complimented by the rich dark brown long grains of wild rice.

What is it
Source

Basmati 1121 originates in the Himalayan foothills bordering India and pakistan, fed by fresh mountain waters. Wild rice is grown in fresh water, in northern regions of North America along the Canada/US border.

Gycemic Index

Basmati rice ~ 55 (low)
Wild rice 45 (low)

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