Tilda - Pure Basmati Rice, 4 lb

Rice, Pure Basmati 4 lb (1.81 kg) favorite basmati. Pure basmati tastes like no other rice on earth. Microwaveable. Suitable for vegetarians. Tilda Pure Basmati tastes like no other rice on earth - a tantalising flavor and a magical aroma. This delightful rice is so simple to prepare with its longer, whiter grains that cook up light, fluffy and separate. Basmati is a unique rice that grows only in the foothills of the Himalayas where it is watered by snowfed rivers and hand tended by dedicated farmers. We select only pure traditional basmati and refuse to blend with inferior grains, thus guaranteeing delicious, fluffy rice. Milled and packed in the UK. Cooking: Place 6 cups water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup rice, return to a Medium boil, stir and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Drain then rinse in a strainer with boiling water. Serve. For best results soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking and reduce cooking time by 2 minutes. Place 1 cup rice in a deep 2-quart microwave safe container, add 1-1/2 cups cold water. Cover (if plastic wrap is used then vent slightly) and cook on High (100% power) for 6 minutes (650 watt). Stir, cover and cook on Defrost (30% power) for 8 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes then fluff with fork and serve. Store in a cool dry place. 4 lb (1.81 kg)