Revitalize Your Menu with Rice Grown in the USA

Sourcing local/U.S. ingredients is of growing importance to both consumers and foodservice professionals who want to support U.S. farmers and the economy as well as reduce their carbon footprint. Did you know the U.S. produces an abundance of short, medium and long grain rice as well as specialty varieties like jasmine, basmati and arborio? Revitalize your menu with dishes that have wide consumer appeal, high profit potential and use U.S.-grown rice:

Orange Rice and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Made with U.S. jasmine or long grain rice, this recipe is ideal as a light appetizer or snack. Diners will enjoy the blend of textures and the sweet and spicy flavors of orange sections, carrots, Thai sweet chili sauce and shrimp wrapped up in crisp lettuce.
Summertime Shrimp and Rice Bowls Invigorate the senses with grilled shrimp on a skewer basted with tomato oil. Make it extra healthy by serving on top of a seasonal bowl of cooked U.S. long, medium or whole grain brown rice. Mix with tomatoes and corn for the perfect summer meal.
Cappuccino Rice Pudding Cups This classic rice pudding will quickly become a menu favorite. Enhanced with coffee, cinnamon, chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, patrons will enjoy this after dinner treat made with U.S. long or medium grain rice.