Seggiano Organic Black Nero Rice

Seggiano’s organic black rice is an Italian organic wholegrain black rice, grown by spceialist rice growers Gli Aironi. This is a great variety of interesting rice for those who like to try something different.

Black Venus Rice is a delicious black wholegrain rice, developed from a strain that was originally exclusive to the Chinese imperial family. This variety was sometimes called forbidden rice because of its exclusiveness. Wonderful with seafood, it has a gorgeous creamy flavour and a deep purple colour when cooked.

This rice comes from the Grange Vercellei area which is well known as the heart of the European rice production. The Perionotti family lives in the midst of this historic rice-producing landscape, where they have farmed for five generations. Michele Perionotti is a passionate rice producer and connoisseur, whose family have grown rice on their 130 hectare farm, in the Vercelli region of the Po valley. Gli Aironi is named after the wild storks which live in the Vercelli rice fields.

Traditional stone husking means light shelling, which keeps the nutrients from the outer layer of each grain. These nutrients are critical to the taste and texture of the cooked rice.

To cook: Measure 2 to 3 cups of water for every cup of rice, lightly sal the water and bring to the boil. Cover, lower the heat and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, adding more boiling water if necessary.

Serving suggestion: Boil for 35-40 minutes in salted water (1 litre for 200g of rice) and then strain. Stir in the rice with a vegetable sauce – made with onion, tomatoes, aubergines, carrots and courgettes – then add a touch of extra virgin olive oil.

Also delicious in stir fries (pre boil the rice) together with your favourite seasonings.

Wonderful with seafood.

Non GMO, Vegan, USDA organic