Biona Organic Camargue Red Rice, 500g

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The sort of judgy vegetarian who, when we were in the early stages of our relationship, had no problem with me cooking and eating meat, then would randomly get angry about my “disgusting meat addiction”. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Products are tagged with dietary requirements (gluten free etc) only where labelled as such by the manufacturer.

This maroon-red coloured rice is a specialty from the Camargue and gets its colour through the clay-rich soil on which it grows.Use our Organic Camargue Red Rice as a base for grain bowls, a flavorful addition to soups and stews, or a side dish to complement your favourite protein. This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here.

Immediately opposite, the elegant and stylish Grand Hotel Pinus has always been the center of the city’s social life. Rice and salt are the regional delicacies and this natural landscape between the Rhône and the sea is rousing: The reeds and rice plants rustle in the wind, black bulls graze in the vast green scenery and the famous pink flamingos stand in large groups on the sand bars and salt pans that rise out of the water everywhere. Use it as a wholesome and colorful base for salads, pilafs, or side dishes, or incorporate it into stuffed vegetables for a delectable meal. Red rice has become very popular in recent years because it is one of the most nutrient rich rice varieties and has a deep, nutty flavour. It is a cross between a wild rice and a short grain rice and it has a very pleasant nutty flavour and firm texture.

A vegetarian who was actually more of a carb-atarian and who occasionally cooked horrible hippie food with whatever strange dregs were rolling around in the fridge (sauerkraut burritos, anyone? In addition to having excellent taste and texture characteristics, red rice is considered healthy alternative to white pulled because of its higher nutritional value. For several years after we broke up, I projected his condescending sense of superiority onto all the vegetarians and vegans I met. It adds a unique and flavorful twist to any recipe, making it the perfect ingredient to elevate your meals.

In total, the plants take 130 to 150 days to reach maturity, when they are harvested and the rice is husked, ready for sale. Each and every month - and possibly twice at Christmas - we send out every food lover's favourite newsletter. The fifteen years that followed saw the development of one of Europe’s most significant rice-growing areas. Let’s not even discuss the inedible Field Roast, which is an approximation of no roast I’ve ever tasted.

Camargue red rice is a versatile ingredient for vegetarian and vegan cooking, adding a wonderful colour to a variety of dishes; ideal for adding into soups, salads, veggie burgers and meatballs, casseroles, stews and rice dishes. Having worked directly with growers in Papua New Guinea and other parts of the Pacific, we are unique in having first-hand experience of sourcing only the best goods. And it's rooted in the wisdom of my Grandma Milly, the woman who first taught me to appreciate life's many pleasures.

In our five years together, I saw first-hand how thoroughly vegans and vegetarians are treated as a fussy nuisance or an afterthought at holiday gatherings. The natural salt content in the Camargue’s soil makes growing most crops a challenge but because rice can handle higher levels of salinity it proves to be well suited to the area. I am fanatic about rice, a simple food that I am content to eat simply, with just a pinch of that Camargue salt. This striking, brick-red rice pilaf perks up any plate with its lovely color and nutty flavor, but is an especially complimentary side to roasted pork and chicken.Stir the onions, almonds, apricot, mint, rocket, lemon juice and the remaining olive oil through the cooked rice. EU Organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines environmental practices, the preservation of natural resources and the application of animal welfare standards.