Chinese doctor Wan Xue Ren who has lived and worked in the Vercelli region of Piemonte for the last ten years developed this beautiful ebony colored rice. Riso Nero has a strong relation to the black rice of the Philippines and is a cross between two rice varietals, but not genetically modified. Black rice has been part of the noble tables of Chinese emperors for centuries. Chinese varieties are not suited for the European climate and were never cultivated successfully. Riso Nero Venere (named after the goddess Venus) thrives in the fertile soil of the Po Valley. Riso Nero is ideally paired with fish or shellfish. Contessa Rosetta Clara cooks the black rice with tomatoes, chilies and zucchini and serves alongside grilled fish.
1 kg/2.2 lb
$24.50