{"title":"Rice \u0026 Pasta","description":"\u003cp\u003eRice dishes are central to Spanish cuisine, especially paella, which relies on short-grain rice that absorbs flavor without breaking apart. For great paella, true Spanish rice is essential. We also offer excellent pastas from Cataluña.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calasparra-paella-rice-peregrino-rc-01","title":"XL Calasparra Paella Rice by Peregrino - 11 lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ample five kilo sack of Calasparra Rice will serve the needs of all rice lovers. This special paella rice is planted in cool mountain water and grows 30% slower than other rice types. This longer growing cycle produces rice kernels that are exceptionally dehydrated - ready to absorb even more of the tasty broth for \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003eyour paella\u003c\/a\u003e or other Spanish rice dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalasparra rice is grown in the mountains of the \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/murcia\"\u003eregion of Murcia\u003c\/a\u003e in Spain, where it enjoys pure mountain water irrigation, unlike the usual rice fields by the ocean. Each bag is individually numbered at the farm. This rice is totally free of all pesticides and herbicides, and in fact no chemicals of any kind are added during processing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064342605907,"sku":"rc-01","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/RC-01.jpg?v=1787743410"},{"product_id":"calasparra-paella-rice-peregrino-rc-02","title":"Calasparra Paella Rice by Peregrino","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"food\/rice-and-pasta.html\"\u003eSpanish short grained rice\u003c\/a\u003e is the foundation of \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/paella-ingredients.html\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e, so why not use the best? This exceptional rice has been used for paellas for centuries, producing individual al dente grains, swollen with delicious paella flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis paella rice is grown in the village of Calasparra, in the mountains of the Spanish province of Murcia. It is grown in paddies fed by pure mountain water, unlike the typical rice fields by the Mediterranean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cool mountain water causes Calasparra rice to have a leisurely maturing process - 30% slower than other kinds of rice. This longer growing cycle produces kernels that are exceptionally dry and ready to absorb the flavors of paella broth and other Mediterranean recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem you run into with substitutes is that the other short-grained strains of rice are designed with other applications in mind: Arborio is meant to become creamy when cooked; Asian rice is meant to be sticky; Basmati is light, aromatic and fragile; and long grain rice (such as Uncle Ben's) is a completely different product with lower absorbency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aqueducts delivering water from the mountain streams were first engineered by the Romans, and then improved upon by the Moors over 1,000 years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalasparra rice is grown in the D.O. Calasparra region and is totally free of all pesticides, herbicides, etc. No chemicals of any kind are added during processing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064342736979,"sku":"rc-02","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/RC-02_231ad808-22b1-4831-b6a9-6b65800a5829.jpg?v=1787743412"},{"product_id":"bomba-paella-rice-peregrino-rc-03","title":"Bomba Paella Rice by Peregrino","description":"\u003cp\u003eBomba is the supreme strain of rice in all of Spain. Bomba absorbs three times its volume in broth (rather than the normal two), yet the grains remain firm and delicious. For the \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/all-paella\"\u003eperfect paella\u003c\/a\u003e, there is no substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBomba is an ancient strain of rice that matures very slowly. Remarkably, \u003ca href=\"\/peregrino\/index\"\u003ePeregrino\u003c\/a\u003e Bomba rice is grown in the mountains, in the village of Calasparra, Murcia. There the paddies are filled with pure mountain water, which slows the maturing process of the plants - 30% slower than other kinds of rice. This longer growing period produces grains that are exceptionally dry and ready to absorb the full flavors of paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, many feared that this special strain of short-grained rice would become extinct. Bomba had all but disappeared because it requires intensive care to flourish. Fortunately, alert gourmet chefs demanded this exceptional rice, so that today Bomba is once again available for the pleasure of discriminating food lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRice is the most important ingredient in paella, which is the reason many paellas are called \"arroces\" in Spain. This special paella rice is very different from Italian Arborio rice, which is bred to be creamy, and Asian rice, which is meant to be sticky. Substitution of these strains will result in a soupy or mushy paella.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064342933587,"sku":"rc-03","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/rc-03.jpg?v=1787743382"},{"product_id":"semi-brown-calasparra-paella-rice-rc-09","title":"Semi Brown Calasparra Paella Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalasparra Rice is a unique, centuries-old short grain rice with a leisurely maturing process - 30% slower than other kinds of rice. This longer growing cycle produces kernels that are exceptionally dehydrated - ready to absorb even more of the tasty sauces and flavors of paella broth and other Mediterranean recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make semi-brown rice, our farmer in Calasparra removes just the outer shell of the rice, retaining much of the nutritional value of brown rice. True brown rice would take twice as long to cook which would not work for paella. So we offer the best of both worlds - many of the benefits of brown rice but the same cooking time as white rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince rice is the bedrock of paella, using top quality paella rice is essential. This special rice has been used for paellas for centuries - producing grains of rice that are al dente, but still filled with all of the flavors of the paella broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalasparra is a spectacular rice growing region where cool mountain water floods fields using a system created by the Romans. The result is rice \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003eideal for paella\u003c\/a\u003e, able to absorb all the delicious flavors of the broth without breaking down. Normal brown rice will break apart and create a mushy paella, while Calasparra semi brown rice retains its shape and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalasparra rice is grown in cold water conditions which means the rice takes much longer to mature. The result is a much harder, more dehydrated rice that can absorb much more broth and still stay al dente. And the rice is the key ingredient to paella - a reason why many paellas are called 'arroces' in Spain. Other short grained rice will not work for paella - Arborio is bred to be creamy, while Asian short grained rice is sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064342999123,"sku":"rc-09","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/RC-09.jpg?v=1787743513"},{"product_id":"black-squid-ink-fideo-pasta-sandro-desii-su-27","title":"Fideuá de Tinta de Calamar - Black Fideo Pasta","description":"\u003cp\u003eFideuá is a rich, flavorful dish from Valencia, similar to paella but using pasta instead of rice. These squid ink infused noodles are the foundation for delicious black fideuá. Easy to make and impressive to serve, Fideuá de Tinta de Calamar is great for family gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make fideuá, thin fideo pasta noodles are simmered in a \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/paella-pans\"\u003epaella pan\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/paella-ingredients\"\u003eseafood broth\u003c\/a\u003e and fresh fish and shellfish. These fideo noodles are infused with all-natural squid ink, for a rich taste and black color - and surprisingly mild seafood flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFideuá de Tinta de Calamar takes even less effort than a simple paella. With a good seafood broth and a few fresh ingredients on hand, preparation takes less than 30 minutes. The paella pan full of fideuá can be served directly to the table, along with bread and an ensalada mixta. Be sure to offer freshly made \u003ca href=\"\/food\/sauces\"\u003ealioli garlic mayonnaise\u003c\/a\u003e, the perfect complement to the rich seafood fideuá. A Spanish language recipe is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pasta maker Sandro Desii was founded in the Barcelona region in 1967. They produce only the finest quality, all natural pastas made with eggs, garlic and other fresh ingredients. In our opinion, there are no finer pastas for fideuá.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064346177619,"sku":"su-27","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SU-27.jpg?v=1787743382"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/collections\/rice-pasta.jpg?v=1784334441","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/collections\/rice-and-pasta.oembed","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}