Oriental Sensation Smoked Basmati Rice

The Lotao smoked rice Oriental Sensation smoked combines the Persian art of smoking with light, fluffy basmati rice from India, a refined delicacy, like from the fairy tale of a thousand and one nights.

This long-grain and fluffy Indian organic basmati rice is smoked in a complex process, turning it into a flavorful rice specialty. The culinary experience begins as soon as the pack is opened, because the scent of the smoked rice already awakens memories of oriental traditions and ceremonies. When cooking, the aroma of the smoked basmati gently unfolds in the area and prepares the taste buds for a culinary delight.

The smoking process follows an old Persian tradition. Smoking wood and plant substances are carefully mixed and made to glow. The smoking of the rice takes many hours. In many cultures, the smoking of food not only pursues conservation but also spiritual purposes. The fogging effect of smoke is an ancient element of metaphysical experience: the here and now connected to a higher level of perception, be it spiritistic in nature or a manifestation of the divine.

Only selected, high-quality basmati varieties are used for Lotao Oriental Sensation Smoked Rice. The enrichment with smoke aromas makes the smoked rice unique. Lotao Oriental Sensation Smoked Rice is the sage that communicates itself to those who enjoy it.

Basmati rice*, white* (99.9%), smoke (0.1%)

*from controlled organic cultivation

100 g contain on average:

The smoked rice does not have to be rinsed off beforehand. Add 2 cups of water per cup of smoked rice and bring to a boil. Add a little salt and cook the basmati for about 20 minutes over low heat and let it swell.