Traditional Assamese sticky rice,
Rich in protein & micro-nutrients. Immunity booster.
Sourced from small scale farmers from Assam.
Risotto Rice
Indigenous Rice Grains
Fields of divine Rice come alive as tribal farmers sing to a
bumper aromatic, harvest. Grown, Cleaned & processed by Bibari's Women's self help group in Goalpara, Assam. Gond Art by Suresh Kumar from Dindori, MP, India.Harvest Manually Cleaned & Packed by Women Farmers.Quality monitored.
Boiled Rice served as risotto with dal, vegetable curry, soup,
salads, pancakes, etc.Rice Cooker Cooking Steps 1: Measure 2 cups of rice & 2 ½ cups of water into rice cooker. Allow rice to stand & soak for 30 mins to 4 hrs hours. Longer you wait, the more authentic your sticky rice will taste. 2: Toss in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, close lid & turn on rice cooker. Cook rice for 15 to 20 mins. Step 3: Allow it to stand for 5 mins before serving.
Using Stove
1: Measure 2 cups rice & 3 1/2 cups water into pot. Let rice soak for at least ½ to 4 hrs. 2. Add 1/2 tsp of Salt & Stir. 3: Place pot over high heat & bring water to a boil. Turn heat to medium low & cover pot, leaving lid slightly off on 1 side to vent. Cook for 10 mins - but DO NOT stir rice while cooking. 4: After 10 mins, check rice has absorbed all water by pulling rice away from center with a fork to create a hole. If still water, cook until liquid has been absorbed. 5: Remove pot from the heat. Serve hot. "Sticky Rice Risotto Wash 1 cup Rice, Pressure cook or Soak for ½ to 1 hour or cook in a covered container till soft & done. Make Cashew cheese for the Risotto by blending together ½ cup soaked Cashews & 2 tbsp miso paste (optional) with enough water to make a smooth paste. If you don't have miso you could use 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, or leave it out altogether & just use the cashew paste. To any 1 tsp Cold-pressed oil in a saucepan, Add 3 finely chopped onions, season with some Salt, Red Pepper Flakes & Ground Black Pepper & saute until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 tsp minced garlic, saute for a few seconds, then add 12 sliced button mushrooms. Turn up the flame to medium-high & cook until the mushrooms have taken on a nice sheen. Add the rice, season with more salt & pepper to taste & saute for a minute. Now add 1/2 cup of water & let it cook until the water evaporates, stirring frequently. Just before thE rice dries completely, add another 1/2 cup of water. Repeat, stirring the Risotto frequently, until the rice is cooked. Add Cashew Cheese & mix well. The Risotto should have a creamy, slightly soupy consistency when done. Add more salt if needed. Now heat 2 tsp of oil in another saucepan, saute 1 sliced onion & 1 tsp jaggery powder with a pinch of salt, until the onions turn golden brown. Top the Risotto with the caramelized onions. Serve hot.
Indian risotto rice is rich in Starch, Proteins, Vitamins &
Minerals (Anwar et al, 2011). Immunity booster, regulates diabetes, prevents chronic diseases, reduces inflammation & optimizes digestion. Recommended for pregnant women, heart problem & anemic people (Dutta J.K. et al, 2015).Once packet is opened, store in glass jar or air tight plastic jar. Consume quickly or Refrigerate. Residue-free produce catches weevils easily. Composting produce is the best option if spoiled.