Best Basmati Rice

Milan is the huge sprawling city in the northeast corner of the valley, but even Milan is dwarfed by the surrounding rice fields that come right up to the edge of the city. Riding on the train that runs through the middle of this huge valley, one sees...

Leftover cooked fish or meat can be added, or fresh fish, shellfish or sausage can be lightly sauteed while the rice finishes and served on top. Read more of The Hungry Locavore » Tags Hungry Locavore , locavore , recipe , seafood

In post-harvest as in most other phases, paddy rice is a labor-intensive crop. Read more of Rick's Favorite Crops » Tags crops , rice , rick gush I was a bit disillusioned when I learned that Arkansas actually grows more rice than California.

Other additions: Add some sliced hard-boiled eggs Use a pesto-based dressing. Rice makes a great backdrop for the stars of the garden, although quinoa, barley or bulgur work nicely, too.

Photo by Judith Hausman Pumpkin and rice are winter comfort foods. Toss the onions, rice and pumpkin chunks. Serve it room temperature accompanied by a green salad to make it a light lunch, or heat it up to round out grilled chicken or simply-prepared...

Once ripe, the seeds are harvested and dried. In poorer countries this is done by swathing or bundling the stalks together and beating them in troughs manually. They are perennial and will continue to grow as long as they don't freeze but are usually...

In Thailand, the field rats also pose a problem for the rice farmers. They will hunt and eat crayfish, snails, mussels and bullfrogs.Many varieties of birds eat rice, and are often a source of problems for farmers who raise rice fields and consider these...

The Louisiana flood and heavy rains in Arkansas have left the majority of the nation's rice crop hurting. Half of the U.S.'s rice crop comes from Arkansas and 15 percent comes from Louisiana, CBS News says.

If you picture coconut palms swaying along a tropical beach, you won't be surprised to hear that some coconut coir is salty. Looking into peat moss alternatives makes sense, from both financial and environmental viewpoints.

Brown the spices, return the meat to the Dutch oven, add the meat, turn down and simmer for forty minutes. Drizzle in a half cup olive oil in a steady stream as you go. They are making "pestos" out of most anything pungent and green these days, and one...

Photo by Judith Hausman Combine sturdy vegetables with new and delicate ones to make this vegetable risotto. Leafy vegetables can cook right in the softening rice, too. *Use good chicken stock, vegetarian stock or even part water if you prefer.

Simply heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Night temperatures that drop below 55 degrees F may prevent grain production. Once the grains have turned to puffed white balls, they can be transferred to a plate to cool.

Over low heat, cook onions to soften. When the water boils, add rice and lemon juice. Try this easy spring dish of silky leeks, brightened with carrots and rice. With slices of fresh cheese or feta and some sturdy bread, you can make a Turkish-style spring...

In time of low money and not far away in the past many Creole only had rice and bredes as meal and this is still the case for most of the inhabitants of nearby Madagascar...I think we have eaten enough now, although bredes are just greens they are always...

The primary goal of Burke's lab is to uncover the genetic basis of traits that will improve crop performance, especially when grown under stressful conditions, ultimately providing breeders with tools to incorporate these traits into cultivated varieties.

Although the solstice has passed and the sun is slowly creeping its way back into our lives, we still have a lot of winter left. You don't need to be very precise with the amounts of ingredients you use—just keep the balance of flavors to your taste.

Add pork and scallions and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Two have existing plots, but three are brand-new. He'll also grow the Three Sisters (corn, beans and squash), carrots, beets and winter squash.

This simple method protects seedlings from egg laying by adult cabbage flies. Where Found: Worldwide, especially in cool northern climates Description: The flies themselves are delicate, hump backed grayish brown flies, resembling small houseflies.

So, select your spice provider cautiously. Photograph of Autumn Crocus 'Oxonian' used with permission from Dave's Garden member Galanthophile Copyright © 2010, all rights reserved.

This fungus is cultivated on a large scale in industrial-sized vats, and then extracted through a refinement process causing their stems to become spindly.Another natural source of gibberellins that is cultivated commercially for extraction is Gibberella...

Umeboshi and Ume plum products are a rich part of Asian culture. The rice (we used brown rice) is held together with Nori (seaweed) similar to sushi rolls, except that the round shape fits in the palm of your hand and is more the size of a tennis ball.Ume...

Lentils are one of the protein-rich legumes and said to be more easily digested than larger beans. One variety of yellow "lentils," Chana, is in fact made from the kernels of chickpeas.[1] The small lentils generally have more flavor and are preferred...

(Red is pretty but any kind works.) Add a seeded and minced hot pepper, about ¼ cup of diced scallions or red onion, a diced red and/or yellow bell pepper, and a few tablespoons of mint, cilantro or both.

I've always liked the satisfying crunch of food with dry textures: rice cakes, crackers, matzohs, and muffins and toast without butter. Traditionally, they are served with either cheese or with jam and butter.

Does it have a place in your garden? Its muticolored tassels make an artistic back-of-the border annual; the plants may get 4-8 ft. They can be popped like popcorn or cooked with 2-3 times as much water, like rice, quinoa or beans.

I started with brown rice and barley first because they take the longest to cook. Judith Hausman's Blog – Recipe: Christmas Porridge – Urban Farm OnlineLocavore Recipe: Christmas Porridge Lucky Goldilocks may have enjoyed Baby Bear's hearty porridge,...

The combinations and techniques vary slightly, so you can feel free to add your own touch. Read more of The Hungry Locavore » Tags appetizer , Hungry Locavore , locavore , recipe When canning pickles, put a small vine leaf on top of each jar before sealing...