{"id":7470,"date":"2021-03-12T17:19:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T17:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/?post_type=howto&p=1379"},"modified":"2023-03-14T12:53:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T12:53:25","slug":"how-to-cook-basmati-wild-rice","status":"publish","type":"howto","link":"http:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-ie\/how-to\/how-to-cook-basmati-wild-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cook Basmati and Wild Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Basmati\u2019s magical aroma and delicate fluffy texture is the perfect companion for wild rice with it\u2019s firmer texture and black tea notes, giving your favourite dishes a unique, wonderful nutty flavour. With these simple and easy to follow instructions, you\u2019ll be able to cook it to perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Basmati is grown in the Himalayan foothills and Wild Rice is grown in the USA, predominantly in the Great Lakes region of North America.<\/span><\/p>\n

Characteristics:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  • Shares the same characteristics as Easy Cook Basmati and Wild Rice.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gluten free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Cooking instructions for covered pan (or absorption) method:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    1. For 2 servings use 120g of Tilda Basmati and Wild Rice or 1 cup.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Wash the rice under cold water using a sieve or colander, or rinse in a pan until the water runs clear. This vital step prior to cooking removes any excess starch, giving you more separate grains, and bringing out the best of this gourmet blend.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Add the washed rice to a saucepan of water using a 2.5 to 1 water to rice ratio. The correct ratio is important to make sure the grains cook perfectly \u2013 not too dry or slightly soggy.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Stir, cover and cook the rice for 20 minutes over a low heat.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Remove from the heat, keep covered and leave to stand for 3 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Fluff it up with a fork and serve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Cooking instructions for open pan method:<\/b>
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      1. For 2 servings use 120g of Tilda Basmati and Wild Rice or 1 cup.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Wash the rice under cold water using a sieve or colander, or rinse in a pan until the water runs clear. This vital step prior to cooking removes any excess starch, giving you more separate grains, and bringing out the best of this gourmet blend.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Add a minimum of 600ml of water with the washed rice to a saucepan and bring to the boil.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Stir and cook for 20 minutes over a medium heat, uncovered.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Drain, cover and leave to stand for 3 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Fluff it up with a fork and serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Tilda Basmati and Wild Rice is the perfect companion to pilaffs, salads and a number of other home-cooked favourites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n