Grains are very important for good nutrition. Porridges and side dishes are generally very healthy dishes.
Everyone probably knows the manufacturer Mistral, he offers us a wonderful and high-quality product, proven over the years. My husband bought rice brown, long grain indica brown from this company.
The packaging of this rice is ordinary, polyethylene, I really liked the original barcode, originally designed, in the form of cereals. Everything else is quite normal, the package is closed in a special place with the help of a sticky layer.
There is nothing special in cooking this rice, even though the instructions are written on the packaging, but perhaps it is for those who have never cooked rice at all before, because the process is no different from cooking any other rice. Personally, I looked at this instruction only when I sat down to write a review, I cooked rice calmly and without it.
I will describe the cooking process in simple words, for those who do not know. We just fill the rice with water, this rice is clean, you don’t need to sort and rinse it, as I remember as a child I spent hours fiddling. Then we put the pot with rice and water on the stove and cook, the fire should not be strong so that the rice is cooked and not the water boils away. Half an hour and the product is ready, taking into account the fact that it has been infused for another five minutes, slightly swollen. Just watch the state all the time and stir so as not to digest. Everything is very easy, difficulties never arise.
I repeat once again that this rice is pure, it is directly selected, one grain to another. Very beautiful in appearance. It is not a shame to put it on a dish, it turns out crumbly.
What I just did not try to cook from this rice, and risotto, and cooked pilaf, and rice casserole, and much more, everything turns out just perfect, I'm not talking about the fact that you can just boil it. Yes, by the way, I also cooked it in a double boiler, it also turns out perfectly, seasoned it with his favorite seasoning with chili pepper, an excellent dish.
If I have a question in the store to buy Mistral rice or some other brand, then I will definitely choose Mistral.
I highly recommend this high-quality, selected and very tasty rice.

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Rice white round-grain "Italika"

This type of medium grain rice is native to Italy, has a shorter and wider grain and has a softer texture than long grain rice. It belongs to the varieties with a very high starch content, so during the cooking process, the Italica grains stick together and the finished dishes take on an attractive creamy appearance. We recommend this rice variety to those who like soft rice. To make the cooked rice even softer, soak it before cooking for 20-25 minutes. When this rice is cooked, its grains are saturated with the taste and aroma of other ingredients of the dish. Thanks to this property, Italica rice is used to prepare a variety of cereals, puddings, casseroles, various desserts and pilaf.

Long grain white rice "Indica"

White long grain Indica rice is the most popular variety of rice. The grains of this rice absorb a moderate amount of liquid when cooked, retain their shape and do not stick together. These properties give the finished dish an exquisite appetizing appearance. Indica is a versatile rice variety. It is used in the preparation of dishes of European and Oriental cuisine, salads, and simply as a side dish for any dish of meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. To always have a side dish on hand, cooked rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week and in the freezer for up to six months.

Long-grain brown rice "Indica Brown"

Rice that has undergone minimal processing is called brown. Thanks to the light grinding of the grains, Indica Brown rice preserves the bran shell and the germ of the grain, as well as all the nutrients and vitamins that nature has generously endowed this rice with. The bran shell gives the grains a characteristic brownish hue and a nutty flavor. Brown rice is extremely beneficial for the human body and is highly valued by nutritionists and health food lovers. In the process of cooking, you can use broth or add dry spices to give a piquant taste to all water.

Steamed long-grain rice "Indica Gold"

Parboiled Long Grain Gold Indica Rice has an unusual amber grain color due to steaming prior to grinding. This process helps to preserve the beneficial substances that pass into the grain of rice during processing and reduce the number of broken grains. After cooking, the grains of parboiled rice take on the usual white color and never stick together. Gold Indica Rice stays just as delicious and fluffy even after reheating the dish.

Fragrant white rice "Jasmine"

This particular variety fragrant rice grown on the high plateaus of Thailand and is called Jasmine Rice for its resemblance to delicate flowers. Since ancient times, it has been revered for its unique color and delicate, almost milky aroma. When cooked, Jasmine rice grains stick together a little, but retain their ideal shape and acquire a dazzling white color. During the cooking process, you can add saffron or lemon juice for taste.

Rice white medium grain "Arborio"

Arborio is one of the best varieties Italian medium grain rice and has large translucent grains with a characteristic white core. Very soft Arborio rice becomes creamy when cooked and is easy to boil. Therefore, experts recommend removing the dish from the heat until the rice is fully cooked - then in a few minutes the rice will cook itself, but the grains will retain their shape. Arborio is valued for its ability to perfectly absorb the flavors and aromas of other ingredients in a dish, making it ideal for making classic Italian risotto, paella, pilaf and soups.

White rice "Yaponika"

Rice is part of the culture and the main component of the diets of the Japanese. White as snow and very sticky, Japanese rice is an ingredient in most national Japanese dishes. When cooked, the almost opaque, rounded grain of this variety of rice absorbs a large amount of liquid, while becoming sticky, but retaining its shape. Possessing such qualities, Japanese rice is most suitable for making sushi and rolls, traditional Japanese steamed rice, as well as desserts and casseroles.

Fragrant white rice "Basmati"

Basmati rice is grown in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. Considered to be unique exquisite taste This long-grain white rice owes its pleasant aroma to the special soil, climatic conditions and even the air of this region. Its grains are longer and thinner than ordinary long-grain rice, and when cooked, they elongate even more, remaining almost unchanged in width. The word "basmati" in Hindi means "fragrant". Throughout the world, Basmati is deservedly recognized as the King of Rice.

Aromatic parboiled rice "Basmati Gold"

Basmati rice is grown in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas and irrigated with pure water from the melting of eternal snows on the mountaintops. This rice has long thin grains, delicate smell and exquisite taste. Thanks to the steam treatment before polishing, the grains of this rice acquire an amber color and retain vitamins and nutrients. When cooking, Basmati Gold grains lengthen by almost 2 times, become snow-white and do not stick together. Around the world, Basmati is deservedly considered the King of Rice.

Brown is called brown rice with minimal processing. Due to the weak grinding of grains in rice Indica Brown the bran (flower) shell and grain germ are preserved, as well as all the nutrients and vitamins that nature has so generously endowed this rice variety with.

bran shell gives rice grains a characteristic brownish hue and a nutty flavor. Brown rice is extremely beneficial for the human body and is highly valued by nutritionists and health food advocates for its valuable nutrition that the body needs to cleanse and maintain immunity.

In the process of cooking brown rice, to give it a piquant taste, instead of water, you can use natural meat or vegetable broths and add.

Brown Indica Brown Rice can be used in almost all rice recipes. Brown unpolished rice is good in any combination: in pilaf, in salads, with vegetables, and also as a side dish for meat, fish, poultry.

Brown rice is especially recommended for people with metabolic disorders in the body: obesity, diabetes, allergies, cardiovascular diseases, etc., as well as for supporters of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

How to cook brown rice

Pour pre-washed rice into a pot of boiling water and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 35 minutes without closing the lid. Then put the rice in a colander, rinse under running hot water and transfer it back to the pan or put a colander over it. Leave the rice for 5 minutes under a lid or kitchen towel.

Two servings require 125 g of rice and 700 ml of water.

100 g of product contains:

Calorie - 346 kcal
Proteins - 7.4 g
Fats - 2.2 g
Carbohydrates - 72 g

Store in a dry place. Shelf life 1 year.

Manufactured by Minstral Trading LLC

TU 9294-001-99621687-07

From the administration of the store "Diamart": In order to check how gently the polishing of this rice variety is made, we tried to germinate it. Photo result. Germination is almost 100% (with the exception of split grains). This shows that the embryo absolutely does not "suffer" during grinding and remains alive.

Eating unrefined rice is especially recommended for children, the elderly and diabetics!

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Today (made from unrefined wholemeal flour) is officially recognized most of the developed Western powers therapeutic food product against obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart and vascular diseases.
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Hello everybody!

On brown (brown) rice, I sit down periodically. For me, this is the perfect way to cleanse the body. And it's not even that, although it is important that brown rice, thanks to its shell, has retained all the useful substances. It's that it's the only type of rice that I can eat without salt, sugar, oil - nothing. Just boiled rice.

If I have an emergency diet and cleansing of the body, I always use

Indica Brown by Mistral.

The salt-free diet on brown rice allows me to dry well and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

Packaging Indica Brown from Mistral.

Packaging "Mistral"

The packaging is made in the traditional form for "Mistral" with the image of a woman in the traditional costume of the product that is presented.

Price per pack 110 rubles / 1 kg.

I decided to compare prices, how much Mistral is more expensive than other companies. It turned out that in the same price category with National, 98 rubles - 800 grams and a little more expensive than Agro Alliance (Packing 800 grams in Magnit - 85 rubles.)

On the reverse side it is indicated, which is very convenient, the cooking time.

In this case, this is rice of the middle category in terms of cooking time - 25 minutes.

The grains themselves are very beautiful, neat. No damaged or rotten. There was no desire to even touch so clean they turned out to be.

Cooking:

Important! Always keep the ratio of water to grains correct. In this case, 1 to 2.

During cooking, the rice does not stick together, the grain opens up a little, while acquiring a pleasant nutty smell.

I cook under a tightly closed lid, turn it off and leave it to sweat. The aroma is excellent. It is this moment - to let the rice stand that makes it the most delicious and less coarse grain.

Taste

very different from other types of rice. To some, it is unpleasant and seems very specific. I am addicted to this taste, which gives the shell of the grain.

This is exactly the moment when the tasty combined with the useful.

Useful qualities of brown rice:

Brown rice saturates the body with vitamins E, group B (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6), PP, micro and macro elements (calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, iodine, phosphorus, copper), amino acids. It contains vegetable fats and carbohydrates, which to some extent reduces the body's need for sweets. Also, this cereal is rich in fiber, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

But no diet and useful properties a person is alive.

Examples of brown rice dishes:

I want to please my loved ones, then I also cook this rice with variations on the theme ... At the same time, trying to decorate this dish with maximum benefit and the lowest calorie content.

The most amazing combination this rice showed with eggplant.

Stuffed eggplant baked with vegetables and cheese.