M�rke: Principato di Lucedio

Rice of Hindu-Pakistani origin, its grain is long and thin with scents of spices and sandalwood. It is recommended for garnishing, boiled or served with various sauces.

Basmati Rice with ham and peas

Ingredients (serves 4): 250g Basmati Rice, 3 slices ham 1.5cm thick, 200g small-size peas, 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper.

Preparation: Put the rice in a pot filled with cold salted water (1.5 cm higher than the rice level). Bring it to the boil, cover and let it cook for 12-13 minutes. In the meantime prepare 3 thin omelettes and dice them as well as the ham. Stew the peas in the oil for about 10 minutes, add salt, pepper, ham, omelettes, rice and let it flavour for 5 minutes.