What, really, is comfort food?
Is it a perfectly creamy, soul-hugging risotto that you’ve patiently stirred to perfection? Is it a fragrant, steaming bowl of Thai green curry, piled high on a bed of fluffy, floral-scented rice? Or is it that. . . Read More >>
What, really, is comfort food?
Is it a perfectly creamy, soul-hugging risotto that you’ve patiently stirred to perfection? Is it a fragrant, steaming bowl of Thai green curry, piled high on a bed of fluffy, floral-scented rice? Or is it that one perfect, pearlescent piece of sushi that just melts in your mouth?
Look closely, and you'll find that at the heart of all these incredible moments is a single, extraordinary grain. We call it a "humble" pantry staple, but that doesn't feel right. Rice isn't just a side dish. In many of the world's best meals, it’s the star.
More Than a Staple—It's a Global Passport
Welcome to our rice collection, which is less of a shop shelf and more of a global pantry. This is where your culinary adventures begin. We believe that the secret to a truly great meal—the difference between "good" and "unforgettable"—is using the right grain for the right job.
Using a fluffy Basmati rice for risotto will lead to disappointment. Using a starchy Arborio rice for a stir-fry will end in a (tasty) mess.
This collection is your guide. It's a curated selection of the world's finest, all in one place, from the Rice, Grains & Wheat you need every day to the specialty grains that make a meal an event.
The Aromatic & The Fluffy (For India & Thailand)
This is the rice that should never be sticky. These are the slender, elegant, long-grains that are prized for their fragrance and their ability to remain separate and fluffy.
- For Curries: Basmati rice is king. Often aged for a year or more, a good aged basmati rice from our Indian Food & Ingredients section cooks up into extra-long, slender grains with an unmistakable nutty aroma. It’s the perfect, polite partner to a rich biryani or a robust curry.
- For Stir-Fries & Thai Dishes: Jasmine rice is your go-to. Hailing from our [Thai Food & Ingredients] world, it has a softer, slightly stickier texture than basmati and a beautiful, delicate floral note that perfumes your whole kitchen as it steams.
The Sticky & The Satisfying (For Japan & Korea)
This is the rice you want to be sticky. This is sushi rice. These premium, polished short-grains are bred for their glutinous, sticky texture and their sweet, clean flavour.
This is the rice that holds its shape, whether it’s forming the perfect bed for a slice of salmon, getting rolled into a maki, or simply providing that perfect, chopstick-ready bite in a comforting bowl of rice from our [Japanese Food &Ingredients] selection.
The Nutty & The Wholesome (The Everyday Heroes)
And then there are the everyday powerhouses. The ones that bring a nutty flavour, a chewy texture, and a whole lot of goodness to the table.
- Brown Rice: The classic. With the bran and germ intact, brown rice (whether basmati or short-grain) offers a hearty, nutty flavour and a satisfying chew.
- Black Rice: Also known as Forbidden rice, this stunning grain cooks up to a deep, beautiful purple and has a wonderful, almost fruity, nutty taste. It’s fantastic in salads or as a dramatic bed for fish.
- Wild Rice: Technically a grass, this is the super-chewy, high-protein grain with a wonderfully earthy, complex flavour that's incredible in soups and salads.
The Canvas for Your Next Meal
Rice is the ultimate canvas. Now all you need is the paint. What will you pair it with? A vibrant jar of [Sauces, Spreads & Condiments]? A can of creamy coconut milk from our Tinned Products? Or the perfect blend from our Herbs, Spices & Seasoning?
So, have a look around. What world will you visit for dinner tonight? A creamy trip to Milan? A fragrant journey to Bangkok?
Your next great meal starts with the perfect grain. Find it here.
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