Rancho Gordo - California Wild Rice

DESCRIPTION Freshly harvested and California-grown with a rich, nutty flavor. Wild rice is not a true "rice" but an aquatic seed. True wild rice is hand-threshed and most famously produced in Minnesota and Canada. This cultivated "wild" rice is produced by a family farm in Northern California. Native to the Americas, wild rice has too long been stuck on the holiday table or teamed with salmon and little else. Don't let odd marketing fool you; wild rice makes a great everyday meal. It has a chewy texture and distinct nutty flavor.

Rancho Gordo was founded in 2001 by Steve Sando in Napa, California, with a mission to preserve and promote heirloom bean varieties that were disappearing from American agriculture. We carry Rancho Gordo because they represent the quality and character we look for in everything at The Ambrosian Pantry.

Pairs with: Risotto, paella, sushi, pilafs, or any rice dish that deserves great grain.
Perfect for: Italian and Japanese food lovers, risotto makers, and anyone who wants to taste the difference premium rice makes. At The Ambrosian Pantry (263 Josephine St, Cherry Creek, Denver), we carry this because it represents the best of its category. Shop in store or at theambrosianpantry.com.

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