What is an amber rice?
After the 2 provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran, Khuzestan is the third province in terms of rice cultivation, and contrary to what most people think, rice is not cultivated only in the northern provinces of the country.
Amber rice has been cultivated in Khuzestan since 10 years ago, there are many rice fields in the south of the country.
The planting of this rice started in the dry and hard land of Khuzestan with its salty water. At the beginning of planting this rice, no one thought that Anbar Bo rice would become a popular and best-selling rice.
This rice is mostly planted in the cities of Ahvaz, Baghmolek, Shushtar, Dezful, Khorramshahr, Ramhormoz and Shadgan in Khuzestan province, but Shushtar rice is considered the best type.
What does Anbebo mean?
The word amber literally means a fragrant substance, also in the south there is a type of fish that has a gray and fragrant substance in its belly, and for this reason, the local people of the south call this rice anbar boo because it has a good smell. .
The appearance of the amber rice
As its name suggests, this rice has a good aroma and smell, but it is not long grain rice, it is a short and fat rice, and it does not expand much when cooked.
This rice is one of the well-cooked and tasty rice, and the difference in its taste from other rice is quite noticeable. Amber rice is not suitable for parties and gatherings due to its small grain.
The properties of the rice of the smell and its superiority over other rice
This rice has a warm nature, unlike northern rice, and is suitable for those who have a cold nature. All stages of Ambarbo rice, including threshing and sorting, are done with modern and fully automatic machines, so compared to other rices, it has the lowest amount of broken grains. The grains that are weak and fragile and may be crushed during cooking are identified and separated during the sorting process using laser devices, so all the grains of amber rice remain healthy and well-cooked for the consumption of customers. arrive This rice is very light and easier to digest, it reduces triglycerides and also lowers blood pressure. Those who have severe malnutrition can use it and it is useful for them, it reduces stomach and intestinal irritations. and has a large amount of vitamins from B and B groups, fiber, nutrients and minerals. Ambergris rice gives a lot of yield in every cultivation and harvest and is resistant to different environmental conditions, if compared to northern rice, it needs less water and is mainly produced organically, and no chemical pesticides and fertilizers are used for its cultivation. to be Anbarbo rice has one feature that does not weigh down the stomach, and it can also be boiled or drained like other rice.
Types of Anberg Rice:
Anbar Bo Sirvan rice:
This rice is grown in different areas of Sirvan city of Ilam province, including Sarabkallan, Lerini, Lower and Upper Gorab, Chegani, Lala, Islamia, Fatemiyah, Shorab Khanali and Hivand, and it is of very good quality.
Anbar Bo Bo Emami rice:
Emami rice is one of Shushtar's most famous amber rice varieties, whose factory was established in 1370 by Bijan Emami and became known by the same name, Gulalak is another name for this rice. This rice is one of the highest quality amber rice varieties, which has the lowest It has broken seeds.
The quality of baking rice
Maybe because this rice has small grains, it is not suitable for consumption, but due to the aroma and smell of its small grains, it does not attract attention. Anbar Bo rice is very easy to cook and light, and for this reason, it does not feel heavy to a person, because this rice is small, it is not suitable for parties and gatherings, but it is good for personal use.
How to cook Iranian rice
This rice can be cooked by both the draining method and the kate method, but it is recommended to prepare and eat it by the kate method in order to preserve the vitamins and nutritional value, as well as to retain its unique aroma.
To cook Anbar Bo rice using the Kete method, you should use less water than northern rice and spend less time for brewing.
How to bake rice amber smell
Before boiling the rice, be sure to soak it in water and salt for an hour.
Pour water as much as a finger above the surface of the rice in a pot (preferably Teflon) and put it on the stove with some oil.
Increase the gas flame until the rice water boils and evaporates, then reduce the flame and be sure to place the flame spreader under the pot.
Note that the main difference between cooking Ambergris rice and northern rice is its cooking time, and it takes less time to cook and steam this rice.