Uncle Dave's Rice

By this time of the year, old is better than new when it comes to rice as a staple. Why?

Old rice is optimally cured whereas the new harvest is still pregnant with moisture. The amylose in the grains is still heavily diluted hence taste below par.

Curing is the process of drying and storing rice to enhance its cooking qualities, making it less sticky and more aromatic when cooked. You see, it's more of a natural process ensured by patience and discipline.

Rice consumers such as restauranteurs who value texture a great deal avoid newly harvested rice because of its propensity to get soggy in the pot.

Besides, the dream of every woman and bachelor is to buy and cook rice that rises to fill the pot even if it's just one cup. This is the magic we all seek, a cherished aptitude that newly harvested grains do not have.

So, what do we advise?

Do not buy rice for its brilliant complexion and beauty at this time, buy according to age. Ask the merchant: is it new or old? Then go for Uncle Dave's Rice.