USA Rice Releases Educational DVD: “Exploring the World of U.S. Rice”
Cooking Videos, Recipes and Rice Information for Foodservice Industry
Arlington, VA, June 12, 2007 – “Exploring the World of U.S. Rice,” a new educational DVD by the USA Rice Federation in collaboration with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), is now available for chefs, culinary professionals and students seeking detailed product information, training videos and inspiring recipes using rice. The comprehensive rice DVD is designed to support foodservice operators as they develop innovative culinary creations and on-trend menu items, and culinary schools as they train future chefs on how to use rice to meet the demands of today’s consumers.
Content for the DVD was developed by an expert team of culinary professionals from the CIA and USA Rice Federation and addresses trends and insights obtained through proprietary industry research. With more than 115 minutes of professional-quality video information and instruction, the DVD is presented in a clear and concise format, consisting of three, easy-to-use sections:
All About Rice – Learn the facts about U.S. rice including types & characteristics, how it’s grown and harvested, and techniques to prepare it perfectly
Video Cooking Demonstrations with CIA Chefs – Watch chefs prepare a variety of rice dishes that combine classic techniques with innovative, on-trend menu ideas
Examples: Chicken, Chorizo and Saffron Paella; Seven-Rice Tabbouleh Salad; Maki Sushi; Miso and Soy Glazed Salmon Rice Bowl; Beet and Pancetta Risotto; and Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Printable Recipes – Rice dishes that serve as great inspiration for all menus
All of the information on the DVD is also conveniently accessible on USA Rice Federation’s foodservice Web site www.MenuRice.com.
“To support the foodservice industry’s continuous efforts to educate and train students and professionals alike on all aspects of food and cooking, USA Rice created this valuable resource on rice, available both in DVD format and on MenuRice.com,” said Anne Banville, Vice President of Domestic Promotion for USA Rice. “With its inherent versatility, rice is an essential menu ingredient that helps meet today’s consumer demands for meals that are both delicious and healthy, and delivers eating experiences that are authentic, adventurous and global. U.S.-grown rice is a natural choice for today’s menus.”
To request a copy of “Exploring the World of U.S. Rice” DVD, contact the USA Rice Federation at 800-888-RICE (7423).
The USA Rice Federation is the national advocate for all segments of the rice industry, conducting programs to increase worldwide demand for U.S. rice. The U.S. produces an abundant quantity of long, medium and short grain rice and specialty rice including U.S. jasmine, basmati, arborio, red aromatic and black japonica.
