Bomba rice

Riz bomba

What it is

It absorbs about three times its volume in liquid while staying separate — the opposite of risotto rice, and exactly what paella needs, since the grains must never be stirred or turn creamy. It is slow to grow and low-yielding, hence the price.

In the kitchen

Spread it in a thin layer and do not touch it. The prized socarrat is the crust that forms only if the rice is left alone.

Goes with

Saffron Paprika Shrimp Chicken Olive oil Piquillo pepper Garlic Green bean

Same species

Akazu Arborio rice Rice paper (bánh tráng) Basmati rice Black glutinous rice Black rice

Also used with

Red prawn of Palamós

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