The fragrant basmati rice accumulate a high percentage of aromatic compounds (twelve times more than conventional white rice). It release powerful toasted aromas of popcorn, toasted nuts, and bread crust, as well as floral aromas, thanks to the presence of linalool, a terpene compound with a very floral (lily-of-the-valley, lavender), but also fruity and spicy smell.
Complementary Ingredients
- Toasted sesame oil
- Grilled/roasted meat
- Prawn
- Pea
- Lavender
- Lavender – Mint
- Roasted walnuts
- Grilled/roasted fish – Sage
- Sage
- Corn tortilla
Wine & Complementary Drinks
- Albariño
- White beer
- Riesling
- Jasmine green tea
- Manzanilla wine
More to discover in the book Taste Buds and Molecules.
RECIPES
Discover the aromatic recipes on the website: www.recettesaromatiques.com by Francois Chartier.