What is Arborio rice? It is an Italian short-grain rice, named after a town of the same name in the Po Valley in northern Italy, between Turin and Milan and not far from the Swiss border. The town of Arborio is where the rice was originally grown. However it is also grown in California and Texas in the United States. What does it taste … [Read more...]
What is GABA rice?
What is GABA rice? It's a rice grain made form unpolished brown rice that has been allowed to germinate. This improves the flavor and also to increase nutrient levels such as γ-aminobutyric acid (known as GABA). "Germinate" means its started to grow. And this is done by soaking it in warm water GABA rice is used in Japanese and Korean cuisine, but is fast … [Read more...]
