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BASMATI RICE: MORE THAN A RICE

Sep 27, 2021

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.