Ideal for
Great as a fast side dish, our Primavera rice is perfect to make the Spanish dish – Arroz Primavera – which literally translates to ‘Spring rice’. Simply add half a cup of fresh or thawed frozen vegetables (corn, peas, beans, carrots) - voila!
Stovetop Cooking Method
1. In a saucepan, combine Dainty Rice, Spice Mix, and 125 mL (1/2 cup) of cold water.
2. Using MEDIUM heat, bring to a gentle boil while stirring and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, until water is absorbed.
Microwave Method
1. In a microwave-safe casserole dish, combine Dainty Rice, Spice Mix, and 125 mL (1/2 cup)
of cold water.
2. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes. Remove the cover and stir.
3. Cover and continue to microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH for 3 minutes. Let stand until water is absorbed (2-3 minutes), then stir and serve.
Tip!
In order to get the rice out of the can more easily, add half a cup of lukewarm water and wait 5 minutes.
The Dainty can of rice is a Canadian icon! The humble, unique and recyclable Dainty can of rice has accompanied Canadians to campsites and family dinner tables for over 70 years. Each can simply contains cooked rice, nothing more, nothing less - all you need to do is heat it up and season. Inside the box, alongside the can, you will find a pouch of seasoning to flavour your cooked rice. We offer 11 different flavours, and every now and then a new flavour twist. In our era of ticking clocks and crazy schedules – stop time, even if just for a moment and share a can, a story, a giggle, a memory. Tell us your Dainty can story?
