Basmati Rice
香りの女王！カレーを極上に引き上げる細長くパラパラの奇跡の米
Description
A premium long-grain rice native to India/Pakistan, extremely longer than regular rice, releasing a unique nutty fragrance when cooked.
Classification: For Everyone,Grain,Highly Aromatic
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How to use
Ingredients
- Basmati rice
- Water
- Salt
- Cardamom(optional)
- Cloves(optional)
Instructions
- Put Basmati rice in a bowl, wash gently 2-
- times avoiding breaking grains, soak in massive water for
- mins (*this makes grains stretch long).
- Boil massive water in a pot, add salt and spices (cardamom, cloves etc.), toss in rice and boil al dente for 7-
- mins (boil-drain method).
- Drain completely in a sieve, return to pot, cover, steam for mins to evaporate moisture, completing flaky rice.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Cardamom、Cloves
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Jasmine rice (Thai rice) (different aroma but as a sub for flakiness)
Pairing
Biryani, Thin South Indian curries
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Basmati' means 'Queen of Fragrance' in Hindi. Absolutely no other rice is possible for Indian cuisine's peak 'Biryani'. Lacking stickiness unlike Japanese white rice, it perfectly coats with spicy soupy curries.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Serve fluffily incorporating air without crushing cooked rice with a spoon, enjoying each spice-aroma-clad grain with curry juice!
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