Arroz Brazal - Bomba

• Arroz Brazal - Bomba

Original Spanish Bomba rice is considered one of the best and most aromatic rice varieties and is also regarded as the "king of all rice varieties" - Our Brazal Bomba 1st grade rice from Aragón is therefore an ideal rice for paella & risotto.

 

Please also take a look at our culinary recommendations for this special short-grain rice.

 

The rice fields of Brazal are higher than in any other region of Spain. The climatic conditions and the irrigation from cold, clear and particularly clean mountain spring water from the snowmelt of the Pyrenees, ensure a slow and even ripening of the rice grains and an outstandingly pure rice quality.

 

Due to the special hardness and a low proportion of starch (amylose) of Bombareis, the small, round grains retain their good properties even when stored for a long time. When cooked, this short-grain rice retains its firmness, with the grains increasing in size by 2 to 3 times. The grains are therefore particularly absorbent and thus optimally take on the flavour of the ingredients. The cooking time of Arroz Bomba is about 20 minutes.

 

Bomba is a special Spanish rice variety. This special rice was already introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors and was a frequently cultivated rice variety in the 19th century. Today, Arroz Bomba is only offered by a few producers, as its cultivation is very labour- and time-intensive.