Madagascar Pink Rice

- 11 lb. Bulk Bag	$32.89
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But for the keen attention of one farmer, this unique Malagasy rice variety may have been lost forever. Grown from a single seed, the rice amazed people with its delicious tropical spice taste and abundant growth. Produced by Koloharena Cooperative farmers in the Lac Alaotra region, where many attribute improved health to this prized rice.

• Cooks in only 20 minutes
• Conserves lemur habitat

Try these two delicious recipes:

Madagascar Pink Rice with Cashews and Scallions

By Leslie Cerier, author of Going Wild in the Kitchen

A great side dish scented with cumin and ginger. Serve with a bean salad for a great seasonal meal.

Boil water in a teakettle or pot.

Heat the ghee and cumin seeds in a 4 quart stock pot over medium heat. Fry for 1-2 minutes until they smell fragrant. Add and sauté the rice and cashews for two minutes to coat and flavor the rice and cashews.

Turn off the heat and add boiling water, grated ginger and sea salt. Resume heat. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Served garnish with scallions.

Serves 4.

Mocha Coconut Rice Pudding

By Leslie Cerier, author of Going Wild in the Kitchen

Madagascar Pink Rice cooked in coconut milk with cinnamon sticks, coffee and cocoa.Garnish with fresh berries for a delicious and decorative touch.

In a 4 quart stockpot put the rice coconut milk, water, cinnamon sticks, and salt and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and add coffee and cocoa.

Simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add vanilla and maple syrup to taste.

Spoon into bowls and serve garnished with fresh berries.

Serves 4-6. Makes 1 quart.

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