Whole Grain Brown Rice from Massa Organics
Whole grain brown rice is one of those miracles of the food system where health benefits match delicious flavor. Massa Organics Whole Grain Brown Rice takes that one step further, providing farm-to-table freshness and transparency in quality production. In a market where most rice is grown as a mass produced commodity, this is a rare direct-from-the-farm product. Whether it's a pilaf, rice salad, or rice pudding, Massa Organics Whole Grain Brown Rice makes a world of difference in any rice dish.
Greg and Raquel Massa are fourth generation rice farmers in California's Sacramento Valley. Returning to their family farm after pursuing careers in tropical biology, the Massa's are dedicated not only to organic farming methods, but also conservation of the fragile local ecosystem. "Sustainability" is not just a marketing label for the Massa's - it's their way of life.
The result is a truly high grade non-GMO medium-grain brown rice, perfect for healthy summertime menus. We love a salad of brown rice, Ortiz tuna, and piquillo peppers dressed with a fruity extra virgin olive oil and dry sherry vinegar. For a delightful seafood side dish, add a few tablespoons of finely diced fresh ginger and orange zest to the rice when boiling. How about a stir fry of sweet corn, diced peppers, and other vegetables from your summer garden tossed with prepared brown rice. Use Calivirgin Jalapeño Garlic Olive Oil when stir frying the rice and vegetables for additional spicy punch. Don't forget desert: rice pudding can make a simple yet flavorful finishing statement to a summertime meal.
Coconut Brown Rice Pudding*
Ingredients
- 2 (131/2 oz.) cans light coconut milk
- 31/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup Massa Organics Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
Directions
Combine the coconut milk, milk, rice, salt and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers very gently. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender but chewy and absorbs most of the liquid, about 1_ hours.
Remove the pudding from the heat and transfer to a bowl, or divide among 4 to 6 individual bowls. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding and cool in the refrigerator, approximately 1 hour.
To serve, top with brown sugar, banana, or a scoop of ice cream.
*Recipe courtesy of FoodNetwork.com
Ghee from Ancient Organics
Ancient Organics Ghee is simply the most extraordinary ghee we have ever tasted. Using only 100% organic sweet cream butter from Straus Family Creamery, one of Northern California's premier dairy operations, the folks at Ancient Organics slowly clarify the butter in small batches in their kitchens in Berkeley removing the moisture, lactose, casein and milk solids. The richness of the butter and the slow cooking process create a luscious, caramelized, nutty flavor to this versatile ingredient.
Ghee has one of the highest flash points of any cooking fat. It is superb for sautés, baking, or frying, and makes a flavorful topping for everything from baked potatoes to freshly popped popcorn. For a perfect pilaf, sauté Massa Organics Whole Grain Brown Rice in two tablespoons of ghee until toasted (about 2 minutes) before adding liquid, and follow cooking instructions as printed on packaging.
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