Thai Hom Mali RicePosted by admin on March 12th, 2010
Thai Hom Mali Rice enjoys the World Famous reputation for its high quality and its natural, aromatic fragrance like Pan Dan us leaves. One reason Hom Mali Rice is special is its adaptability for different dishes, from main courses to tasty desserts.
Rice is the edible seed of a semi-aquatic member of the grass family, and was probably discovered by humans through the aromatic fragrances released when rice grass is burned. And, after it was discovered that rice seeds have a sweet, aromatic flavor after cooking, humans paid more attention to it and have since acquired knowledge and wisdom, which, for thousands of years, has made it the staple diet for much of humanity.
Among the world’s various strains of rice, Thai Horn Mali Rice enjoys a world famous reputation, being widely accepted for its quality and nutritional benefits including vitamins Bi and B2, niacin, carbohydrates, protein, and minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorous. In Thailand it is more commonly known as Horn Mali rice: ‘Hom’ refers to its aromatic fragrance apparent during cooking, and ‘Mali’ refers to its white, jasmine-like color. Read the rest of this entry »