Why would I get this particular type of rice instead of the Bomba rice I've used before? What is the difference between the two?
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Basically, the difference is that this is (or should be) significantly cheaper than Bomba rice with the "Arroz Calasparra D.O." designation. It's perfectly fine for paella, but is not considered the "Best of the Best." Rice labelled simply "Arroz Calasparra" is almost always the hybrid 'Balillax x Sollana', NOT the Bomba varietal. (More of the hybrid is grown in the region than Bomba rice, but both can be labelled Arroz Calasaparra D.O.) See, for example, the Spanish language Wikipedia page for Arroz Calasparra at es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arroz_de_Calasparra
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I have used calasparra and bomba. I buy whatever is cheaper and don't have a problem with either. From what I understand (from what I have read) they are both excellent for paella. They both absorb a lot of moisture. According to Carmen & Lola, bomba gets fatter when it expands and calasparra gets longer. I didn't look, I just ate them.
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As far as taste, this rice will be almost exactly like the Bomba rices you've had in the past. I recommend this particular rice because of the community focus of the area where it is grown. It's an excellent rice for paella and the added benefit will be in knowing that it was grown by a community of farmers that deserve your support.
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This is bomba rice. It's grown in the specific region of Calasparra, which allows the rice to be called Calasparra. It's supposed to have the best soil, amount of sunshine, right elevation, etc. to grow rice. But it is basically bomba rice.
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To me they are about the same. They both provide great texture and for the paella I had used both.
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My wife does long grain, short (Sticky) grain, Korean Medium grain, Forbidden [Black] rice, Red grain rice, Brown rice, and Lord knows what all. But then she is Korean. It even talks to her in Korean. It is probably the best of the rice cookers available.
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No. There is not difference in rice whether you cook it with this cooker or otherwise. This one just saves your time because of auto-off function and saves a place on your stove.
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I hadn't noticed the comments on the cooker not being suitable for brown/other rices. I typically steam/cook brown rice and it seems to do okay. Some people might comment that the rice is perhaps a little stiff, (its not crunchy by any stretch, but sometimes it seems a bit underdone), but I find the brown rice is very edible. I've also steamed quinoa successfully.
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I bought 4 kinds of brown rice to test out, and made 2 cups of each with the same amount of water, and each in the GABA mode. The short grain 'sweet brown' came out gummy, the other three came out perfect. My conclusion: the sweet rice was pre-processed so it would work with white rice settings and could not stand up to the extended brown setting from this cooker. Based on this, you need tougher rice or a gentler setting. If you tried GABA mode, try the non GABA brown mode. If you tried the non GABA brown mode, try the Umami mode.
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i`ve made regular brown rice (directions included) but don't know about the others. Love this item though.
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It's the same as white rice. Try it, and adjust. We use our to every kind of rice. A little experimentation, some notes, this cooker is my personal favorite.
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We went to a lot of trouble to find and buy this rice which was highly recommended for use in paella.Having done that, we prepared to cook paella and then we never did so I cannot answer your question from my own experience. I have a number of battle tested recipes that I could send you if that would help?
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I agree with your naturopathic doctor about the brown rice. I never liked it before either, but the rice cooker does a great job and the brown rice cooks softer and fluffier. Also, I often cook a blend of brown, red, and white rice that comes out beautifully.
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Kelly, If you look for studies (rather than claims about non-existent studies) you'll get to the bottom of this. If interested, go to the website of ORYZA, the patent holder for rice-based formulas. The Japanese clinical studies were all based on rice--not comparisons to other types of extracts. The only known comparison study was done is a laboratory, and the results are totally irrelevant, yet this study is the basis for false claims about "clinical" superiority of rice ceramides. A translation of this work appears on the Oryza website. Check it out & you'll see!
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The only difference I see is that it has a quick rice button and it cost more. I have the the one in the picture and it works fabulous. Hope this helped.
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i get the gluten free which is the "ceramide from rice" . i don't know which one you are looking at. sorry !
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yes they are two different things- Forbidden rice is purple, nutty in flavor, with a dense thick bloom when cookedChinese rice is black and looks different.
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Hi there It is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sauting is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!! Best wishes Adriana
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So far I have found the Lundberg Wild Blend to be but cultivated wild rice. Brown rice is very good for you, much better than white or wild but it does taste "different" . I think the reason it does is that, basically, brown rice is a whole grain rice. Since it is suppose to be better for you than the better tasting rices, I suggest you try doing what I do and that is I mix my rice to suit my taste. Like you, I'm not really hot on brown rice but I use it nonetheless. I'll mix a 1/4 cup of brown with this Lundberg Wild Blend being 3/4 cup and it masks the 'chewy and funny' taste rather well. I also use soups as a base for my rice which helps the taste of the rice. So far I have found the Lundberg Wild Blend to be but cultivated wild rice. Brown rice is very good for you, much better than white or wild but it does taste "different" . I think the reason it does is that, basically, brown rice is a whole grain rice. Since it is suppose to be better for you than the better tasting rices, I suggest you try doing what I do and that is I mix my rice to suit my taste. Like you, I'm not really hot on brown rice but I use it nonetheless. I'll mix a 1/4 cup of brown with this Lundberg Wild Blend being 3/4 cup and it masks the 'chewy and funny' taste... » Read More So far I have found the Lundberg Wild Blend to be but cultivated wild rice. Brown rice is very good for you, much better than white or wild but it does taste "different" . I think the reason it does is that, basically, brown rice is a whole grain rice. Since it is suppose to be better for you than the better tasting rices, I suggest you try doing what I do and that is I mix my rice to suit my taste. Like you, I'm not really hot on brown rice but I use it nonetheless. I'll mix a 1/4 cup of brown with this Lundberg Wild Blend being 3/4 cup and it masks the 'chewy and funny' taste rather well. I also use soups as a base for my rice which helps the taste of the rice. « Show Less
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I know it's been a long time since you've posted this, but I'd like to know if you mean regular cups, or the rice cooker cups? Cause I just learned today that those measurements are different. (Explains why my rice was crunchier than usual the other night when I was too lazy to wash the rice cooker cup.)I was thinking of setting this up to try this weekend, and you're the first one to post what seems to be a reliable recipe.
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The size is the same, the difference is the way you program it... have better ways to program the ARC-2000SB but at the end the rice quality should be the same