Reis | Long Grain Osmancik Rice | Osmancik Pirinci | 11 lb (5 kg)

Reis long grain Osmancik rice in the big 11 lb (5 kg) bag - the everyday Turkish pilaf rice, grown and packed in Turkiye. Osmancik is the variety Turkish kitchens use for plain pirinc pilavi, and this is the size for households that cook it several times a week. Highlights Osmancik variety, long grain - as printed on the bag; Grade 1, milled, non-parboiled The Turkish pilaf rice - the grain used for plain buttery pilaf, stuffed vegetables and chicken and rice 11 lb (5 kg) bag - the family size, alongside the 2.2 lb and 5.5 lb Reis bags on this shelf Origin: Turkiye - as printed on the bag Honest value - the large bag for kitchens that go through rice quickly How to Cook The bag's own advice: soak the rice in warm water for 20 minutes before cooking, then rinse it until the water runs clear. For a plain Turkish pilaf, warm butter in the pot, turn the drained rice in it for a minute or two, add hot water or stock and salt, cover and cook on low heat until the liquid is absorbed, then rest it off the heat. As the bag warns, do not stir the rice while it cooks - stirring breaks the grains. Fluff it gently with a fork once it has rested. What Is Osmancik Rice? Osmancik is a Turkish rice variety and the standard choice for pilaf in Turkiye. Baldo, the other Turkish variety on this shelf, is the rice many cooks pick for stuffed vine leaves and rice pudding. Product Details Origin Turkiye Type Long grain Osmancik rice, Grade 1, milled, non-parboiled Net Weight 11 lb (5 kg) Storage Store in a cloth bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Inspect before use Ingredients Rice Allergens Rice is not one of the nine major US allergens, and the bag carries no separate allergen statement Also known as: osmancik pirinci, osmancik pirinc, uzun tane pirinc, pilavlik pirinc, pirinc, turkish rice, turkish pilaf rice, osmanjik rice, osmancik rijst