Israeli' or 'Pearl' Cous Cous - Relatively new
to British Kitchens, Israeli Cous Cous is distinguished by its
rounded shape and the relatively large size of the individual
grains. This is perhaps why many feel it is superior in appearance
and texture to the more traditional version.
Acquerello Carnaroli Rice - If ever there was a
case of you get what you pay for, this is it! Acquerello organic
Carnaroli Rice is aged in chilled vats for 12 months. During this
time the proteins and enzymes in the grains undergo changes which
result ultimately in a risotto rice able to absorb more stock than
any other and retain its texture better than any other. Not for
nothing, it is chosen risotto rice for the likes of Heston
Blumenthal, Alain Ducasse, Helene Darroze, Gualtiero Marchesi and a
lot more besides.
Rickmer's - represents a large European rice
milling company who mill quality ingredients sourced from around
the world. In additional to the range of rice products available
Rickmer's also manufacture a complete range of pastes and purees,
additionally importing products such as coconut milk, Thai red,
Thai green, curry paste and sweet chilli sauce from the Far
East.
Potato Gnocchi - is an extremely inexpensive,
easy to store and incredibly quick to cook. For any chef looking
for a popular and profitable alternative to pasta, Gnocchi is well
worth a try.