National Rice Month - September

RiceSelect | August 25, 2023

It’s September and that means National Rice Month! But what exactly does that mean? Simply put, it’s the month in which we celebrate this special grain which has played such a huge role in various cuisines across the globe for centuries on end.

So how can you join the celebration? Let RiceSelect® show you the way! To mark this occasion, we’re going to share with you some classic rice dishes as well as creative and innovative rice recipes that will elevate your grain game and add a new dimension to your culinary repertoire! Are you ready?

Firstly, here are some interesting facts about rice:

  • There are close to 120,000 varieties of rice.

  • Rice is a cereal grain that feeds about half of the world's population.

  • There are three types of rice grain: short, medium and long.

  • Just one seed of rice will result in over 3,000 grains.

How fascinating is that? Now that you have some extra knowledge to impress your guests with, let’s get to the important part – rice recipes! We’ll also be sharing some tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your rice prep.

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