Biona Organic Camargue Red Rice, 500g

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I recently discovered Camarge red rice at the supermarket: It looks like grains of long-grain black rice merged with brown basmati rice, and turned a deep russet red.

You can use it as a substitute for white or brown rice in a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to pilafs and stir-fries.

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